Days Before Facing Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Bosses Sack 53YO Coach as Al Nassr Rivals Remain Without Coach

Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo are experiencing a triumphant season with nine consecutive victories in all competitions. The Riyadh-based club emerged as a formidable attacking force and established a strong position in the Saudi Pro League. Meanwhile, just days before facing Al Nassr, their rivals dismissed their coach, the former manager of Poland’s national team.

Al Alami is preparing for their next AFC Champions League group stage game against Istiklol. Hours prior to the match, Ronaldo’s side faced a significant setback, as their newest signing is uncertain to play in the game. However, Al Nassr aims to continue their winning streak in the AFC CL and also maintain the momentum when they continue their season in the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr’s rival to take firm action against their coach

Abha Club terminated the contract of their 53-year-old coach, Czeslaw Michniewicz after just eight games into the league. The Saudi side is undergoing a terrible season with just two wins in SPL and six defeats. Abha’s Polish manager couldn’t change the fortunes as the club remains in the relegation spot on the league table. As a result, this led to the coach’s departure with immediate effect.

Michniewicz previously served as Poland’s national team coach and remarkably led them into the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986. However, the Polish association did not renew his contract following the team’s inability to advance beyond that. Now, Czeslaw Michniewicz’s managerial strategies failed to make an impact on the Abha Club, resulting in his early exit from Arabian soil.

Abha is set to encounter Al Nassr in their ninth match of the Saudi League. The 16th-ranked club has a tough task competing at Awal Park Stadium without the supervision of any coach. Moreover, they are gearing up for their Asian Champions League tie without the contribution of their newest star signing who was sidelined for injury issues.

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Al Alami faces injury woes before their championship clash

CR7’s side will lock horns against Tajikistan-based FC Istiklol in the AFC Champions League. They were victorious in their first tie against Persepolis, securing three points on the group stage. However, their latest signing, Otavio will sit out of the match due to a potential injury. The Portuguese midfielder played a pivotal role in Al Alami’s recent success. He maintained the offensive pressure in the final third, even though he did not impact the scoresheet.

The former Porto star’s exclusion from the offensive strategies is a major concern for the Arab Cup champions. Nevertheless, Al Nassr is in excellent form with CR7 consistently demonstrating his masterclass in every game. ‘The Knights of Najd’ will look to cement their standing in the AFC Champions League’s knockout stage with this crucial game as the season moves ahead.

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