Al-Nassr are preparing to begin their title defence in the Saudi Pro League without their captain and Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The champions open their season against Al-Fateh next Saturday in the opening round of the league, then face Al-Diriyah three days later in the round of 32 of the King's Cup. Both matches take place in the capital Riyadh.
According to the Saudi newspaper "Arriyadiyah", Ronaldo will sit out after being granted additional leave following the end of his participation with the Portugal national team at the 2026 World Cup. That extra time off kept him out of the team's preparation programme for the new season.
Al-Nassr's captain used the break to complete his marriage to the Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez. He will link up with training once his leave ends.