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Al Nassr hope to overcome fatigue and Ronaldo injury scare when they take on Al Hilal
Captain Ronaldo expected to shake off neck injury picked up in AFC Champions League draw against Persepolis as Luis Castro's side seek to extend 20-game unbeaten run against SPL leaders
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November 29, 2023
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