According to Okaz, a Saudi Arabian newspaper, Al-Nassr has decided to fire their manager, Rudi Garcia. Okaz says that there are reports that Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with the Frenchman. When Ronaldo made his first-team debut for Al-Aalami in January, the team was atop the Saudi Pro League standings.
The Portuguese symbol’s appearance halfway through the season was supposed to additional lift the group’s title trusts. Nonetheless, Al-Nassr currently end up sitting three focuses behind association pioneers Al-Ittihad in the standings.
The Mrsool Park team’s chances of winning the league were seriously harmed last month when they were defeated by Nuno Espirito Santo’s team by a score of 1-0.Garcia’s team was held to a 0-0 draw by Al-Fayha on Sunday (April 9), adding to their woes. Al-Nassr must win seven of the remaining games to beat Al-Ittihad to win the title.
Captain Ronaldo has reportedly been dissatisfied by the club’s recent difficulties. There are rumors that the five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or is of the opinion that the French coach is to blame for the team’s poor performance.
In the midst of discuss Ronaldo’s disappointment, Al-Nassr have chosen to reassess Garcia, as per the previously mentioned source. Following the team’s draw with Al-Fayha, they are said to have lost patience with the manager.
According to the report, Al-Aalami are anticipated to officially announce Garcia’s departure within the next few hours. In the meantime, no decision has been made regarding his replacement.
Ivo Milic, the club’s former Under-19s manager, has been mentioned as a candidate to lead the team until the end of the season. Al-Nassr are also considering rehiring Garcia’s predecessor, Miguel Angel Russo, according to Saudi Arabian television channel SSC Sports.
Al-Nassr’s squad also irks Cristiano Ronaldo:
Emirati television station Dubai Sports reports that Cristiano Ronaldo is also dissatisfied with the caliber of the Al-Nassr team. It is said that he demanded significant roster expansion for the club.
In the upcoming months, the Saudi Pro League giants intend to sign additional elite players. One of the well-known players who has been linked with a move to Mrsool Park is Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric.
According to Turkish media outlet Medyatava (h/t @mdrjalnassr on Twitter), the Croatian will join Al-Nassr when his Real Madrid contract expires this summer. Who else will join Cristiano Ronaldo at the club is yet to be determined.
Cristiano Ronaldo, in the mean time, will expect to help the Riyadh-based club jump Al-Ittihad in the title race before very long. He has scored 11 goals and two assists in their first ten league games.