Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr are preparing a private jet to fly Portuguese forward João Félix directly to Jeddah after international duty in a bid to make him available for their eagerly anticipated Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Ahli.
According to Saudi newspaper Al-Youm, on Tuesday, the club’s management are “arranging the special flight to bring Félix back immediately after Portugal’s international fixture against Wales.”
The arrangement is aimed at “reducing his travel time and avoiding the delays associated with regular flights, giving him a better chance of featuring in the encounter against Al-Ahli.”
Félix has become an important attacking option for Al-Nassr since joining the club, with his performances making him one of the players the coaching staff rely on to create scoring opportunities and threaten opposition defences.
However, securing his return to Saudi Arabia does not guarantee his participation in the match, as the “technical crew will still have to assess his physical condition following international duty and the journey before deciding whether he is fit to play.”
