“Cristiano Ronaldo on the verge of a return: Jorge Jesus gives good news.”

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a strong return! After more than a month sidelined due to injury, the Portuguese icon is preparing to step back onto the pitch this weekend in a crucial match between Al Nassr and Al Najma. The confirmation came directly from coach Jorge Jesus, who does not hide his anticipation in recovering two key players for this critical phase of the season.

“Cristiano and Sadio should be back,” Jesus confidently revealed, adding that the team will hold another training session this Thursday to fine-tune their preparation. Despite some concerns regarding other players — such as Simakan, who is dealing with a minor injury, and Coman, who is feeling fatigued — the coach assures that the priority is to keep the squad healthy for the final stretch of the Saudi league.

The captain of the National Team, who has not played since February 28 against Al Fayha, has missed four important matches — two for the club and two for the national team — but has returned to training this week, first individually and then integrated into the group, without limitations.

Jorge Jesus did not hold back in praising another Portuguese talent under his command: João Félix. “I know him very well and I have a perfect understanding of his qualities. That’s why I insisted on signing him. He is the player with the most assists in the league… and the season hasn’t even finished yet,” the coach highlighted, emphasizing the importance of the young forward in Al Nassr’s attack.

With only eight games left to play and the top spot at stake, Jesus’ team views each match as a true final. “We have eight finals left to play and we want to win the one we have this Friday. The most important thing is to maintain our lead. We are the team with the most goals scored,” said the coach, who stressed the need to carefully manage the players’ physical condition to avoid further injuries, especially with the World Cup approaching.

This return of Cristiano Ronaldo could not be more timely for Al Nassr, which needs its captain in top form to continue dominating the league and ensure a victorious outcome this season. The eyes of Portugal and the world will be focused on what promises to be a grand return for the star who still has much to show on the pitch.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.