Ronaldo blasted after Al Nassr loss, Postecoglou snaps at journo (video) | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo was at the center of attention after Al Nassr suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Al Ain in their AFC Champions League opener. The former Sporting player failed to score and was questioned at the press conference, prompting Ange Postecoglou to come to his defense.

The Australian coach took responsibility for the result and rejected the criticism aimed at the captain. “Cristiano has already scored three goals. He had limited preparation. This is not about the players. The players are giving everything, they are top players and have great character. The responsibility is mine, okay?”

Postecoglou went even further when a journalist insisted. “But you shouldn’t say that about someone who is still an example to everyone. You should be careful when you say those kinds of things about people who have built a career by making every sacrifice to keep playing.”

The Al Nassr coach also rejected the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo had not created any danger. “He hasn’t scored in three matches? Didn’t he have chances today? Did he do nothing? You’re watching a different game from the one I’m watching”, he replied.

On the pitch, it was a difficult night for the Portuguese international. Cristiano Ronaldo finished the 90 minutes with 29 touches and five shots, only one of them on target, in a match in which Al Nassr never managed to respond to Al Ain’s superiority.

CR7 also drew attention for his reaction to Saad Al-Nasser’s mistake on the first goal and, later, for an incident involving Matias Palacios, in which he brought down the Argentine and sparked protests from the opposition. Despite the setback, Cristiano Ronaldo has three goals and one assist in seven matches this season.

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