‘Cristiano Ronaldo will go back to Europe,’ says Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia

Rudi Garcia, the Al Nassr supervisor, mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo ‘will not finish his career at Al Nassr. He will return to Europe’. The remark got here after Ronaldo went goalless in two consecutive video games.

In the Saudi Super Cup semifinal, Al Nassr was knocked out by Al Ittihad final week, with Ronaldo lacking an opportunity to attain. The 37-year-old Portuguese celebrity has not but scored since transferring to the Middle Eastern nation.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is a positive addition, as he helps to disperse defenders,” mentioned Garcia.

The coach, nevertheless, criticised Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr from Manchester United on the finish of 2022, for lacking a aim in opposition to Al Ittihad within the Saudi Super Cup.

“Ronaldo missed a chance on goal that would have turned the game around in the first half but I congratulate Al Ittihad,” mentioned Garcia earlier than including, “He is one of the best players in the world. He will not finish his career at Al Nassr, he will return to Europe.”

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Garcia additionally urged his gamers to not strain Ronaldo with passes and to not be overawed by his presence amongst them.

“It is very important that the players play normally and do not always try to give Cristiano the ball. I told them they had to make the right decisions on the field. Obviously, when Cristiano or Talisca are alone and ask for the ball, we have to give them the ball,” added the coach.