Al Nassr trio nearing return ahead of Al-Faisaly clash

Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou is awaiting medical reports on Kingsley Coman, Mohamed Simakan and Abdulrahman Ghareeb before deciding whether the three players can resume training.

The reports will determine if the trio are fit to join the squad’s preparations, which begin on Wednesday, for Friday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Al-Faisaly.

The match will be Al Nassr’s 11th league fixture of the season.

Coman, Simakan and Ghareeb have undergone regular treatment sessions in recent days as they work towards returning to full team training.

Coman has been recovering from a hamstring injury, while Simakan has suffered a foot joint problem. Ghareeb has been sidelined by a heavy bruise to his joint.

Their availability will be assessed before the squad begins its preparations for the Al-Faisaly game, with the medical report expected to clarify whether they can take part alongside their team-mates.

Al Nassr moved up to third place on 22 points after securing a narrow victory over Neom in their previous match. Joao Felix scored the only goal of the game.

They are three points behind league leaders Al-Qadsiah and have a game in hand against Al Ahli Saudi FC.

That postponed fixture, from matchweek nine, is scheduled to be played on 6 March.