Al Nassr is enjoying a great run of form. Their victory against Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League means they are unbeaten in the last 17 games. A noticeable absence in the game against Al Duhail was that of Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet, the team showed great attacking prowess and scored 3 goals against the Qatar-based side. While Coach Luis Castro seems to be pleased with the results, it’s quite normal to believe that good things do not last forever. In the post-match interview, Castro opened up on his team’s performance and his plans after Al Nassr.

It is easy to forget that Castro joined the club only in July following the departure of Rudi Garcia to Napoli. Despite the lofty expectations, the former Porto coach has adapted to the side like a duck to water. Al Nassr sits just 4 points from the top of the league and Luis Castro has played a pivotal role in their improved performances.

Luis Castro drops a crucial hint on his Al Nassr Future

Following the match against Al Duhail, Castro gave his thoughts in the post-match interview. The Portuguese tactician said, “We only promise to work hard, and this will bring us everything we aspire to“. While congratulating his team, the manager also seemed to drop a hint on his future as the coach. Castro revealed, “I am fully aware that there will come a day when I leave Al-Nassr because results in football may not always go well with you”.

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“For me, my great passion currently is to work in Al-Nasr and provide all my experience“. It seems that Castro is already planning for a life beyond Al Nassr. Perhaps he knows something we don’t? One decision that definitely generated a lot of buzz was the exclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting 11. The coach had recently called Ronaldo ‘No. 1 in the world’. Despite being the top goalscorer and an important player for the side, Ronaldo did not play against Al Duhail. However, Castro gave a convincing response to the exclusion of CR7.

Why was Cristiano Ronaldo excluded against Al Duhail?

Cristiano Ronaldo was not even amongst the matchday squad to face Al Duhail. This left fans bemused. However, Castro clarified the situation immediately. He said, “Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence is due to fatigue”. A tactical decision when considering that Ronaldo played on October 31 and November 4.

Besides the soccer veteran, even Aymeric Laporte, Nawaf Boushal, and 3 others did not participate in the match. The rationale behind the decision was aimed at preventing injuries. With a well-rested squad, Castro and Al Nassr would be hoping to have a strong second half to the season. How do you feel regarding Luis Castro’s comments? Is he the man who will lead Al Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title? Have your say in the comment box below.

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