Two football legends, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, renowned for their 13 combined Ballon d’Or awards, were set for a highly anticipated showdown, but plans were Ԁιꜱrupted by Ronaldo’s muscular ιnjᴜry, canceling Al Nassr’s tour in China. Al Nassr holds the second position in the Saudi Pro League, with Ronaldo contributing 20 goals in 18 appearances. Meanwhile, Inter Miami, in their pre-season, faced a 4-3 defeat against Al Hilal, with Messi scoring from the spot but still seeking their first win. The upcoming pre-season friendly in the Riyadh Season Cup carries heightened anticipation amid these developments.

Al Nassr will likely miss full-back Nawaf Al-Boushal, center-back Abdullah Madu, and winger Khalid Al-Ghannam due to injuries in the upcoming clasҺ. There is uncertainty about Cristiano Ronaldo’s participation, as he was not seen in Monday’s training. Whether Ronaldo starts or comes off the bench in the second half will depend on his fitness.

Al Nassr predicted lineup vs Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi; Ghanam, Amri, Laporte, Telles; Al-Khaibari, Brozovic; Talisca, Fofana, Otavio; Mane.

Several players, including Corentin Jean, Ian Fray, and Franco Negri, are currently recovering from long-term injuries and are expected to return to action in February or March for Inter Miami. However, the team faces additional ιnjᴜry setbacks as rising star Facundo Farias will miss the entire 2024 MLS season due to an ACL tear sustained in a match against El Salvador. Benjamin Cremaschi is also sidelined for two to three months with a sports Һегnia ιnjᴜry. In light of Luis Suarez’s knee issues, there’s speculation that Leo Campana may be placed alongside Messi in the upcoming clasҺ against Al Nassr under coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino.

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Al Nassr (5-3-2): Callender; Yedlin, Aviles, Kryvstov, Allen, Alba; Gressel, Busquets, Gregore; Messi, Campana.