Jorge Jesus on Al Nassr loss, former Benfica boss: no use crying | OneFootball

Al Nassr, managed by Jorge Jesus, lost the Asian Champions League 2 final this Saturday, May 16, after being beaten 1-0 by Japan’s Gamba Osaka. The only goal of the match came in the 31st minute, scored by Deniz Hummet. After the game, the coach went on to offer a more personal reflection on the competitive moment and how he deals with wins and losses throughout his career, delivering a strong message.

"As a coach, I have already won and lost many games; it is part of my job. There is no point crying now. My main concern at the moment is the medical side of things and getting the players recovered", he said after the heavy defeat at King Saud University Stadium.

The former Benfica coach acknowledged the opponent’s superiority and offered words of fair play. "This was the first match in which Al Nassr failed to score, and I congratulate Gamba Osaka. We know that the most important date for us is Thursday the 21st, when we want to win the competition we have been fighting for since the start, which is the league", he stressed.

Jorge Jesus - who may be on his way out - also stressed that the group has only one immediate objective in mind, underlining the importance of the final game of the season. "We have one game left to become champions. Champion teams are those that reach the end of the season and fight for titles", he concluded.

The Saudi league is now the 71-year-old manager’s only hope of winning a major trophy this season with Al Nassr. The team currently leads the league by two points over Al Hilal, with just one round remaining. In the final round of the league, scheduled for next Thursday, the 21st, Al Nassr will visit Damac, while Al Hilal will face Al Faya.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.