Al Nassr's head coach Jorge Jesus has made significant roster changes for the AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arkadag, excluding eight key players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman, Marcelo Brozovic, Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martinez, Joao Felix, and Nawaf Al-Aqidi. Ronaldo, who last played on January 30, 2026, scored in a recent match and has trained with the team but will not participate in the match against Arkadag, as the coach opts to rest him and other stars due to a congested schedule. Despite speculation that Ronaldo might play, reports confirm he is not traveling with the team to Turkmenistan and is expected to return to play in upcoming matches, possibly this weekend. The decision aims to manage player fatigue and prepare the squad for future commitments, with Al Nassr aiming for a positive away result to advance in the tournament.