Cristiano Ronaldo's AI Nassr announcing their starting level for their Saudi Pro League home clash has been raising the eyebrows of fans. The clash took place today (February 7, 2025). The two teams which had a face-off were Al-Nassr and Al Fayha. Now their match is making rounds on social media. In the last five clashes, Al-Nassr's form is extremely commendable as the team has registered four wins and one draw only. Meanwhile, fans took to social media and reacted to Ronaldo's announcement.
For their upcoming match, Stefano Pioli has joined the frontline with Cristiano, Sadio Mane and John Duran. Further, the midfield is taken care of by Marcelo Brozovic, Abdullah Alkhaibari and Angelo. Players including Ali Lajami, Nawaf Boushal, Salem Alnajdi, and Aymeric Laporte are placed on the backline. Lastly, the man between the sticks will be Bento.
Taking to social media, Al-Nassr fans expressed their concerns about the team's defence, which has conceded goals in some sensitive times during the season. Many fans also emphasise the side's current injury, sharing an opinion that Stefano Pioli selects the best side among the fit players.
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A user also went on to say that they might miss centre-back Mohamed Simakan not being present on the field. The user further explained that the 24-year-old mostly stopped the opposition's counterattacks.
"Simakan saves us in the counter-attacks a lot. I think we are gonna suffer from that today," commented the user.
With one game remaining, Al-Nassr is currently fourth in the Saudi Pro League standings with 38 points in 18 GC 11, 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. In order to maintain their purple patch and qualify for the season's finals, Cristiano Ronaldo and company will try to win this game.
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Taking to social media, Al-Nassr fans expressed their concerns about the team's defence, which has conceded goals in some sensitive times during the season. Many fans also emphasise the side's current injury, sharing an opinion that Stefano Pioli selects the best side among the fit players.
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While one fan wrote, "Defence is weak," another said, "Best possible ups with all the injuries and suspension."A user also went on to say that they might miss centre-back Mohamed Simakan not being present on the field. The user further explained that the 24-year-old mostly stopped the opposition's counterattacks.
"Simakan saves us in the counter-attacks a lot. I think we are gonna suffer from that today," commented the user.
With one game remaining, Al-Nassr is currently fourth in the Saudi Pro League standings with 38 points in 18 GC 11, 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. In order to maintain their purple patch and qualify for the season's finals, Cristiano Ronaldo and company will try to win this game.
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