Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly at loggerheads with Al-Nassr coach Rudi Garcia, who he feels isn’t getting the most out of the team.
A goalless draw against mid-table Al-Fayha saw Al-Nassr fall three points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad and prompted a furious reaction from their Portuguese captain after the match. Now, it appears that tensions have boiled over behind the scenes, with Ronaldo reportedly unhappy with Garcia’s tactical approach – despite him (Garcia) being appointed almost half a year before his arrival at the club.
With the likes of Al-Shabab and Al-Hilal further down the pecking order, it seems likely that it will be a two-horse race for the Saudi Pro League crown.
The Insight Media Sport Arena gathered that Ronaldo feel Rudi Garcia should be getting more out of his players, as he feels they have potential to go on and become champions. The 38-year-old has expressed his unhappiness behind the scenes ahead of a crucial run of fixtures for the club.
It seems Ronaldo’s war waged with his coach may have damning ramifications. Further reports from Saudi Arabia suggest that Garcia’s position may now be under serious threat, less than a year after being appointed.
Conflicting accounts vary, though, with some suggesting the French coach’s departure is imminent, while others state that he will be allowed one more game at the helm.
In any case, there will likely be intense pressure on Garcia – both from Ronaldo and in the media – to get a result in Al-Nassr’s next league outing, which comes against Al-Hilal next Tuesday.
