The China detour proved dreadful for Al Nassr star midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. He received a tragic news and had to fly home as a mourner. Days later, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s desert squad is getting ready for the “Last Dance”, the Croatian player has returned to the Saudi club.
There is no doubt that it is going to take time for the 31-year-old to return to normal. But, the fans and his teammates will make sure that they can provide the best environment around him in the tough times.
Soccer after sorrow
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This week has all been about the China tour getting postponed because of the injury of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, amid all the drama, Al Nassr star midfielder Marcelo Brozovic traveled home from China to deal with a tragic situation. His beloved grandmother unfortunately passed away. The Croatian midfielder was immediately given a three-day leave to travel back home. However, after dealing with the situation, the 31-year-old has returned to training with his teammates in the Al Nassr camp.
الكابتن بروزوفيتش يعود للعاصمة الرياض ويتواجد اليوم مع زملائه.
بالتوفيق— عبدالعزيز العصيمي (@a_altamimi11) January 27, 2024
His presence for the Riyadh Season Cup will certainly delight the Knights of Najd. There is no doubt that coming back to the field after facing a tragedy can be very difficult. However, he is aware that his team needs him the most for the second half of the season.
The commitment of Brozovic in Saudi Arabia is like a breath of fresh air amid several claims of players going to the league for money. However, this is not the first time, the Croatian midfielder has shown his professionalism.
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A perfect example for the young generation of soccer stars
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Marcelo Brozovic may not be the captain of the team. However, he makes sure as a star player, he becomes an example for the young Saudi players in the squad. The big example came in the last week of October 2023 when Marcelo had the option to rest, like his leader Cristiano Ronaldo. But the Croatian midfielder made his full commitment to Luis Castro.
In an interview, Al Ettifaq star Ali Hazazi named the 31-year-old as the best foreign star player. Out of 19 games, the Knights of Najd summer recruit has played 16 games.
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The Al Nassr fans will hope that Marcelo Brozovic can continue with the same level of performance throughout the season. Can Marcelo’s squad win the Saudi League title? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.