In the world of soccer, the phrase ‘the more the merrier’ often rings excitement for fans. Simply because watching multiple tournaments can be a source of joy and excitement. But behind the scenes, the abundance of competitions can become a relentless challenge for both athletes and coaches. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr boss has recently raised his voice in frustration, directing his rage toward Saudi Arabia’s congested soccer calendar.

Even though Europe also witnesses a bustling domestic schedule, the Al Nassr manager contends that Middle Eastern tournaments bring an entirely different level of intensity, which does not even allow them to train properly.

Al Nassr boss slams Saudi Arabia over congested fixtures

On September 19th, Al Nassr flew to Iran for their AFC Champions League fixture. Two days later, they played their Roshn Saudi League fixture. Following this, the Riyadh side played a King Cup fixture, and two days later, yesterday, they again played in the SPL. Now on Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. will be hosting Tajikistan’s Istikol in the AFC Champions League.

This barely gives them time to train for the upcoming clash, which has left Al Nassr boss Luis Castro angry. The Portuguese coach has slammed Saudi Arabia for it’s congested fixtures. He said, “There is no country in the world that has a schedule to play a match every two days. We never train. We only rely on video analysis and player recovery. This is unreasonable, but we are forced to do it.”

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Castro insists consecutive fixtures not only leave players and coaches struggling to maintain peak performance but also hinder their ability to dedicate valuable time to training. Indeed, these are some bold claims from the 62-year-old. Castro’s rival coaches would also resonate with his words.

It remains to be seen if the Saudi soccer authorities take any action in response. For now, Ronaldo and Co. would need to match their pace with a jam-packed schedule. Meanwhile, let’s talk about Al Nassr’s last night’s victory against Al Tai, as Cristiano Ronaldo saved his side.

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Cristiano Ronaldo saves the day for Al Nassr

Last night, Al Nassr clinched a 2-1 victory over Al Tai during their Roshn Saudi League fixture. Anderson Talisca broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute as they ended the first half with a narrow lead. Interestingly, Al Tai somehow managed to find an equalizer in the 79th minute. Both sides tried to tussle for a goal, and in the 87th minute, Al Nassr was awarded a crucial penalty.

That penalty provided a lifeline for Castro’s side, with Cristiano Ronaldo taking charge and expertly converting from the spot. The final whistle blew, and Al Nassr secured the crucial three points. Indeed, it was a good day for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr as they managed to extend their winning streak. But could their consistency hit a roadblock with the current fixture congestion? Let us know your thoughts below.

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