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Al Nassr and Al Kholood Lineups Confirmed

Al Nassr vs Al Kholood: Confirmed lineups for the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League matchAl Nassr host Al Kholood with the gap between the two clubs already wide on form, and this projected lineup suggests Ange Postecoglou sees no reason to...

Al Nassr host Al Kholood with the gap between the two clubs already wide on form, and this projected lineup suggests Ange Postecoglou sees no reason to change a winning approach.

Riding a three‑match winning streak, Al Nassr are hungry for a fourth triumph to stay in the title chase.

Al Kholood arrive in far worse shape, having lost three in a row. They fell 0-3 to Al-Ettifaq on October 24, were beaten 2-3 by Al-Faisaly on October 15, and before that suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat to Al Qadsiah on October 9. Des Buckingham needs a response just to stop the slide.

Al Nassr’s lineup is set.

Postecoglou opts for a 4‑4‑2 anchored by Ronaldo and Mane, with Felix and Al‑Khaibari providing width; the defense pairs Martinez and Al Amri, and no one is missing – a full‑strength side ready to press.

Al Nassr confirmed starting XI (4-4-2): Milan Borjan, Awad Dahal, Hussain Qassem, Kader Keita, Hussam Majrashi, Rodrigo Abascal, Fahad Al Jayzani, Victor Lekhal, Trezeguet, Teddy Okou, Bernard Mensah. Coach: Maurício Corrêa Dulac.

Al Kholood’s squad is confirmed. Will the visitors finally turn the tide?

Buckingham deploys a 4‑3‑4 with Coba da Costa up front, Domingues and Rodrigues flanking, while Buckley and Kortajarena aim to dominate midfield; the squad is untouched, giving him a chance to snap the three‑game skid.

Al Kholood confirmed starting XI (3-5-2): Koen Casteels, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Gastón Álvarez, Jehad Thakri, Yasser Al Shahrani, Musab Al Juwayr, Tijjani Reijnders, Julián Quiñones, Abdullah Al Salem, Julian Weigl. Coach: Brendan Rodgers.