Luis Castro, the head coach of Al Nassr, appears to be facing limitations in his decision-making. Although he would prefer to select his strongest lineup for the upcoming match against Al Hilal, external factors are currently influencing his choices. During his press conference, Castro expressed his frustration with the situation surrounding Sultan Al-Ghannam and how it is impacting his first-team decisions.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is currently investigating the absence of Sultan Al-Ghannam, a star player for Al Nassr, from the national team during the AFC Asian Cup. If found guilty of neglecting the national call-up, the federation may impose significant restrictions on Sultan. Another player under investigation is Al Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi, but he has been cleared of any wrongdoing as the committee confirmed his attendance during the national camp.
Sultan Al-Ghannam’s future hangs in the balance as the Saudi Arabian FA is keen on imposing a substantial fine on players who violate the national call-up guidelines. Al-Ghannam has been accused of prioritizing his club, Al Nassr, over the national squad, which could have severe consequences. Luis Castro, the head coach of Al Nassr, expressed his sadness and uncertainty during his press conference, stating, “I am sad because I do not know who I can include tomorrow due to external matters, and I hope that the decisions will be announced today so that we will know what to do tomorrow.”
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🎙️ Luis Castro:
“I am saddened because I do not know who I can include tomorrow due to external factors, and I hope that the decisions will be announced today so that we will know what to do tomorrow.”
— يعقوب (@X99i3)
Sultan Al-Ghannam is not the only player accused of abandoning the national team. Salman Al-Faraj from Al Hilal is also facing similar allegations. If found guilty, both players could face a temporary ban and a significant fine. With Castro still uncertain about the situation surrounding his defender, it is possible that he will make crucial changes to his team.
Luis Castro, the head coach of Al Nassr, provided an update to fans ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Al Hilal. The Portuguese tactician confirmed that Cristiano will be participating in the contest, giving him the green light. Cristiano, the captain of Al Nassr, has been out of action since January but attended his first team training session of the year last week.
Cristiano had been sidelined due to a muscular injury, which resulted in the cancellation of Al Nassr’s China tour. He also missed the team’s match against Inter Miami. However, it appears that he has recovered from his injury and will be back on the field this Thursday. With Cristiano Ronaldo back in the mix, who do you think will emerge victorious in the clash between Al Nassr and Al Hilal? Let us know in the comments below.