Talisca defends striker… and places Al Nassr’s struggles all the way down to a ‘actual mistake’

Former Al-Nassr ahead Talisca has stated he “is aware of the place the actual mistake is” after the membership fell 9 factors behind Saudi Professional League leaders Al-Ittihad with their first ever defeat to Al-Orobah on Friday.

Regardless of having five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and £65 million new signing Jhon Duran in assault, Stefano Pioli’s aspect suffered a second loss in three league video games as ex-Burnley and Charlton midfielder Johann Gudmundsson scored the winner for the staff who completed second in final season’s second tier.

“[Duran] is a superb participant and can do lots for this membership,” stated Talisca, who left the membership for Fenerbahce on January 29, responding to a listing of the previous Aston Villa striker’s stats from the sport revealed by the heavily-followed ByanNassr account on X.

He is a superb participant and can do lots for this membership. The issue is that you just at all times wish to discover somebody responsible for the defeats, however you don’t see the place the actual mistake lies. Cease performing like this on a regular basis

You realize the place the error is, you’re simply afraid to say it, lol

— Andersontalisca (@talisca_aa) February 28, 2025

And on high of that, you wish to do to Doran what they did to me, to profit others.”

— Andersontalisca (@talisca_aa) February 28, 2025

“The issue is that you just at all times wish to discover somebody responsible for the defeats, however you don’t see the place the actual mistake lies.

“Cease performing like this on a regular basis. You realize the place the error is, you’re simply afraid to say it. On high of that, you wish to do to Duran what they did to me, to profit others.”

Al Nassr: Talisca stats

Brazilian Talisca scored eight targets in 15 appearances for Al-Nassr within the Saudi Professional League and AFC Champions League this season.

The 31-year-old netted 75 instances in 97 video games throughout these competitions throughout virtually 4 years on the membership, however was not noted of 5 consecutive matchday squads by Pioli – appointed in September – earlier than leaving for the Turkish Tremendous Lig.

He has scored one purpose in 4 Tremendous Lig matches and three in two Turkish Cup video games for Jose Mourinho’s staff, in addition to making two substitute appearances within the Europa League.

Al Orobah vs Al Nassr: Pioli ‘paradox’

“Our staff was good and performed properly,” stated Pioli (by way of AlRiyadiyah), who received the Italian title with Milan in 2022 however was sacked by the Rossoneri in Might after greater than 4 years in cost.

“Our efficiency on the sphere was good, and this can be a tough paradox: on your staff to be good and lose. We had many assaults and didn’t rating from them, however Al-Orobah had two alternatives and took benefit of them properly.”

Pioli reportedly stated the chilly climate at Sakaka’s Al-Jouf College Stadium had given his squad “optimistic vitality” however recommended his gamers had solely had two relaxation days earlier than their second defeat in three league video games.

Al-Nassr are subsequent in motion once they go to Iranian opponents Esteghlal within the first leg of the AFC Champions League spherical of 16 on Monday (4pm).