Sadio Mané is set to be available to play for Al Nassr against their opponent Al Kholood this evening in the Saudi Pro League. The Senegalese was also a regular in first-team practices this week, and he didn't appear to have any injury concerns heading into this match.
Depending on which preview report you read for team news, Mané was listed as part of a likely starting XI, along with star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, which indicates that the coaching staff plans to use him instead of putting him on the bench at the beginning of the game. This season, Mané has been in form since the start of the season, so his return will be a huge advantage for Al Nassr in their quest for yet another win.
No fitness or suspension issues for Sadio Mané
Mané is fully available for selection and has not had any fitness troubles reported up to this point. The only injury updates surrounding Al Nassr players have been of players like Otávio, whom they have marked as doubtful, and not Mané, which shows that he is fully fit and ready for 90 minutes of match action. Additionally, he also does not have any active suspensions against him.
Mane did see red in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al Ittihad last month, but managed to avoid suspension from domestic league games there.
Without any disciplinary or medical issues preventing him, all pointers indicate he will feature in tonight's contest.
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Mané is expected to definitely start, but like the others, his final position will likely depend entirely on what tactics manager Luis Castro decides to employ. Yes, coaches will rotate players in some instances or rest players if they are dealing with light fatigue or future fixtures, but nobody has said in a press conference or given a credible report that Mané is being rested or is a doubt.
His recent form up top alongside Cristiano Ronaldo has been a key factor in Al Nassr winning games on the bounce, and getting him back means the men in yellow have additional pace and creativity down the flanks. Should the move go through, fans can expect Mané to help lead the charge in dismantling Al Kholood's backline and provide Al Nassr with another outlet in front of goal.