Jorge Jesus in despair! Former Benfica man a major absence for Al Nassr | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus is racing against time to be able to count on João Félix. With the countdown on for this Wednesday’s clash, April 22, the 71-year-old coach still does not know whether he will be able to rely on the former Benfica player. According to what has been learned, the Portuguese footballer is doubtful for the clash between Al Nassr and Al Ahli Doha.

According to reports from the Saudi press, the former Benfica player has not trained since the quarter-final match of the AFC Champions League Two and remains a doubt for Jorge Jesus, who is preparing for another important showdown with Al Nassr.

The same source explains that the Portugal international is dealing with a muscle problem in his right thigh, which has prevented him from training properly. With that in mind, João Félix will undergo further medical tests this Wednesday, April 22, to determine whether or not he can be an option for the match against the Qatari side.

It should be remembered that Al Nassr have been enjoying a very positive campaign in Asia’s second-biggest club competition. To reach the semi-finals, Jorge Jesus’ team swept aside Rui Vitória’s Al Wasl with a 4-0 thrashing, a match that featured a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo and two assists from João Félix.

This season, playing for Al Nassr, João Félix - valued at €25 million - has already made 40 official appearances: 28 in the Saudi league, eight in the AFC Champions League Two, two in the Saudi Arabia Cup, and two in the Super Cup. In the 3,164 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Portuguese forward has recorded 22 goals and 16 assists.

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