New projects and impatience: Al Ahli’s backlash stalks Al Ittihad before Al Nassr test | OneFootball

Al Ahli and Al Ittihad’s fresh projects are running into shrinking patience, and the backlash at Al Ahli now shadows Al Ittihad’s Al Nassr test.

According to Goal.com, both Jeddah clubs have refreshed squads and coaches, yet impatience is proving a fiercer opponent, while Al Hilal and Al Nassr look the steadier pair.

Al Hilal have already beaten Al Ahli 3-0. Criticism then engulfed hierarchy, staff and players, and the sporting director’s relationship ended amid a bid to rebuild from scratch.

Al Ittihad face Al Nassr on Saturday evening in Matchday five of the Roshn League. They are rebuilding too, and any stumble could ignite the same crisis Al Ahli have just endured.

Al Nassr arrive in contrasting shape, moving at a steady pace with a perfect record, chasing another title and adept at punishing rivals’ slip-ups.

A win for Al Nassr would be more than three points, it would keep pressure on Al Hilal at the top of the Roshn League and deepen scrutiny of Al Ittihad. The reverse could flip the picture, granting belief and showing the project can compete before full stability.

Victory for Al Ittihad could also quieten doubts and buy the coaches time, while defeat could trigger harsher criticism and calls for changes, with several decisions already under question.

Source: Goal.com

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