“We Need Better Players” - Fans Unhappy With Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Teammate’s Inclusion in XI for SPL Clash

Fans of Al-Nassr have expressed their disappointment after Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate, Jaloliddin Masharipov, was included in the starting lineup for the team’s Saudi Pro League (SPL) clash against Al-Taawoun.

Masharipov, an Uzbekistan international, has struggled to impress since joining Al-Nassr from Sharjah in the summer of 2022. The 29-year-old has scored just one goal in 12 appearances for the Saudi Arabian club.

Fans took to social media to voice their displeasure at Masharipov's inclusion in the starting lineup. Many believe that the Uzbekistani is not good enough to play for a team of Al-Nassr's stature.

One fan wrote: "Masharipov is a terrible player. He doesn't deserve to play for Al-Nassr. We need better players if we want to win the league."

Another fan said: "I can't believe that Masharipov is starting ahead of some of our other players. He's not even good enough to be on the bench."

Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia defended his decision to start Masharipov, saying that the player deserved his chance to impress.

"Masharipov is a good player," Garcia said. "He just needs time to adapt to our team. I'm sure that he will prove his worth in the coming weeks and months."

Al-Nassr went on to lose the match against Al-Taawoun 2-1. The defeat leaves Al-Nassr in third place in the SPL standings, five points behind leaders Al-Shabab.

The result is likely to put even more pressure on Garcia, who has been under fire from fans in recent weeks. The Frenchman has been criticized for his team's poor form and for his decision to sign Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has also come under fire from fans in recent weeks. The Portuguese superstar has scored just one goal in four appearances for Al-Nassr.

Al-Nassr will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Al-Taawoun when they face Al-Fateh in the SPL on Thursday.

Conclusion

The inclusion of Jaloliddin Masharipov in Al-Nassr's starting lineup for their SPL clash against Al-Taawoun has not gone down well with fans. The Uzbekistani has struggled to impress since joining the Saudi Arabian club and many believe that he is not good enough to play for a team of Al-Nassr's stature.

Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia defended his decision to start Masharipov, but the fans were not convinced. The team went on to lose the match 2-1, which has put even more pressure on Garcia and Ronaldo.