{
  "id": 5807976,
  "title": "Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr announce lineups for Saudi Pro League clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/al-ittihad-and-al-nassr-announce-lineups-for-saudi-pro-league-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/bhdk5lmn8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Al-Ittihad manager Jens Wissing and Al-Nassr’s coach Ange Postecoglou have unveiled their starting XIs for the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash. In Al-Nassr’s attack, Ronaldo is set to lead the charge. The Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad team, aiming to secure a win against their fierce rival Al-Nassr, has named their squad. Predrag Rajković will be in goal for Al-Ittihad, while Ahmed Al-Julaidan, Hassan Kadesh, Danilo Pereira, and Fares Abdi form the defense. Midfielders Dejan Lopi, Mukhtar Ali, and Houssem Aouar will be supported by forwards Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, George Elinekiena, and Steven Bergwijn.\n\nIn response, Al-Nassr’s technical crew, guided by Ange Postecoglou, has also disclosed their lineup for the match against Al-Ittihad. Nawaf Al-Aqidi is the goalkeeper for the hosts, with Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulilah Al-Amri, and Salem Al-Najdi securing the defensive positions. Midfielders Angelo Gabriel, Samu Costa, and Kingsley Coman will be joined by forwards Sadio Mane, João Félix, and Cristiano Ronaldo.",
  "summary": "Al-Ittihad coach Jens Wissing and Al-Nassr’s Ange Postecoglou have named their starting XIs for the Saudi Pro League showdown, with Ronaldo leading Al-Nassr’s attack.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}