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“Al Hilal is Not in a Crisis” – After Neymar’s Wholesome Gesture to Jorge Jesus, Saudi Exec Gives Fans a Reality Check

Published 09/30/2023, 1:45 PM EDT

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Al Hilal returned to their winning ways after two consecutive draws across all competitions. Neymar Jr., Al Zaem’s marque signing, is yet to find his debut goal but created a positive impact on the game. Meanwhile, an Al Hilal official remarked on the ongoing criticism from fans in an interview.

Jorge Jesus is facing the brunt of supporters due to Al Hilal’s lackluster performances. On this note, Al Zaeem’s director provided valuable insights into the present condition of the club.

Al Hilal’s official remarks on the present condition of the club

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Fahd Al-Mufarrej, the executive director of Al Hilal, urged the fans to provide unwavering support to the coach and the players for a better season. Previously, Mufarrej came under intense scrutiny after Al Hilal struggled against Navbahor in the AFC Champions League and Damac in the Saudi Championship.

The 45-year-old official expressed that the administrative board still maintains confidence in Jorge Jesus and is determined to solve the issues within the club.

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Al Hilal is currently on an impressive streak in the Saudi Pro League, boasting five wins and two draws after participating in seven games. Fahd Al-Mufarrej emphasized these performances in the interview. The executive director stated, “Al-Hilal is not in a crisis, the team is leading, without loss, and stable. We need time and patience in order for the team to appear better. The squad has many new players”.

Apparently, the rift between Jorge Jesus and Neymar seemed to be resolved after the Barca star publicly denied the “fake news” on social media. The Brazilian star also showcased a heartwarming gesture towards Al Hilal’s boss after their fifth win in the league.

“Al Hilal Plays Without Solutions” – Neymar’s Saudi Side Torn to Shreds Amid Concerns Over Coach Jorge Jesus’ Future

Neymar hails Jorge Jesus after AL Zaem’s win in SPL

Al Hilal currently tops the Saudi Pro League with 20 points after their triumph against Al Shabab. They lead by a single point over Al Ittihad. Neymar played a crucial role in assisting both goals for AL Zaem against the rivals. After the game, the entire squad, including the Brazilian Maestro, celebrated in the dressing room with applause and cheers for Jorge Jesus in order to dedicate their victory to the Portuguese manager.

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Previously, Jesus received considerable criticism for the team’s performance and a mere disagreement with Neymar. The manager condemned the Brazilian forward for his “bad attitude” following the Asian Champions League tie. Reports claimed that the PSG forward urged the officials to sack the coach for his inappropriate behavior towards the player. However, the conflict has been resolved with the coach and the club eager to improve with each subsequent game as the season moves ahead.

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