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Weather Disruptions Hit Al-Nassr’s Pre-Season Plans with Cristiano Ronaldo
Unexpected downpours derail Al-Nassr‘s training regime, prompting an abrupt departure from their Austrian base and a shift to sunnier spots for Cristiano Ronaldo and the squad.
- Al-Nassr leaving Austria camp early
- Club worried about injuries due to poor conditions
- Will play one last friendly on Wednesday
Al-Nassr’s Sudden Shift from Austria Amid Pre-Season Turmoil
The team from the الدوري السعودي للمحترفين has been gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 season in Austria, but persistent bad weather has forced them to relocate to البرتغال. Reports from Kronen Zeitung indicate that the squad is shortening their time in Saalfelden and scrapping a planned exhibition game against Al-Ahli set for Sunday. Originally scheduled to remain until the following Monday, they’ve now decided to depart by Thursday.
Concerns Over Player Safety Prompt Quick Decisions
After a postponed start to his pre-season following commitments in the Nations League, Ronaldo has recently rejoined the group. The club anticipates moving to Portugal for better training environments. According to Daniel Fischer, associated with Onside, the firm handling the camp logistics, the adverse weather is the main culprit. He explained: “Following discussions with Al-Nassr’s leadership, we’ve agreed that the soggy fields pose too great a threat of injuries. They’ll proceed to Portugal for continued preparations.”
Upcoming Matches and Ronaldo’s Return to Familiar Grounds
Beyond Portugal, Al-Nassr and Ronaldo are slated to visit إسبانيا ahead of the season kickoff. They’re lined up for a warm-up clash with Almeria on August 10, marking Ronaldo’s first club outing in Spain in nearly three years. Drawing from his ريال مدريد era, he boasts an impressive record against Almeria, netting four times across four visits to their home ground. With the Saudi Pro League gaining momentum-evidenced by a 15% rise in global viewership last season-this pre-season adjustment underscores the team’s focus on peak performance.
Final Austria Outing Before Departure
Before bidding farewell to Austria, Al-Nassr will proceed with their match against Toulouse on Wednesday as originally intended. Fans can look forward to seeing Ronaldo in action, debuting in pre-season under the guidance of new manager Jorge Jesus, adding excitement to what has been a disrupted preparation phase.
