Jorge Jesus has bizarre reaction to Brazil keeper after Saudi blunder | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus took a less intense approach in the Al Nassr (SAU) locker room

Al Nassr (SAU) were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal (SAU) last Tuesday (12) after goalkeeper Bento’s mistake in stoppage time. As a result, the play led to the postponement of the Saudi league title and also prompted a different reaction from coach Jorge Jesus, the former Flamengo manager.

According to ESPN Brasil, Jorge Jesus, known for his fiery reactions, took a less intense approach with goalkeeper Bento in the locker room. The former Flamengo coach chose not to launch into a demanding speech after the match.

A source told ESPN Brasil that, in another situation, Jorge Jesus would have “crushed and torn apart” Bento over the serious mistake against Al Hilal. However, because of the end-of-season period ahead of the World Cup, the former Flamengo coach adopted a calmer stance.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Al Nassr hosted rivals Al Hilal at home last Tuesday (12). A win would have given the Saudi league title to Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo’s team. The home side were leading until second-half stoppage time.

However, after a throw-in was sent into the box, Bento came out poorly, and Al Hilal equalized with the last play of the match. As a result, Al Nassr had to postpone their Saudi league title celebrations, sparking anger from Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo.

IS HE GOING TO THE WORLD CUP?

Bento is one of the goalkeepers on Brazil’s preliminary squad list for the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, the expectation is that the player will be included in the final squad announced by Carlo Ancelotti on May 18, at an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.

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