Al-Nassr coach confirms Pinto's stay and reveals reasons for victory over Al-Taawoun

The Al-Nassr coach expressed his immense satisfaction with his team's valuable victory over Al-Taawoun, emphasizing in the post-match press conference that this win holds significant strategic importance for the team's season. He pointed out that securing the three points against a tough opponent like Al-Taawoun is a crucial corrective step, especially as it marks their third consecutive win, restoring balance to the team after their recent setback that led to them losing their lead in the Saudi Professional League.

The importance of winning the Saudi League race

This victory comes at a crucial time in the competition, as Saudi football is witnessing fierce competition and attracting some of the world's top stars, making every point count in the title race. The Al-Nassr coach explained, "We played against a champion team with high capabilities, and we won with a good performance. The most important thing is achieving the victory and continuing in the competition," while also congratulating the Al-Nassr fans who supported the team.

The fate of Brazilian goalkeeper Pinto has been decided

In a related context, and in response to a direct question from the Okaz newspaper regarding the rumors surrounding the future of Brazilian goalkeeper Pinto, the Al-Nassr coach put an end to the speculation, saying: "Pinto is a very good goalkeeper and will remain with us until the end of the season. We have high-caliber goalkeepers and we trust in their abilities." This statement serves as a reassuring message to the fans regarding the stability of the goalkeeping position, which is considered a cornerstone of Al-Nassr's project to compete for local and continental titles.

Physical challenges and the return of stars

The coach addressed the technical and physical aspects, noting that Angelo's participation depends on the circumstances and tactical plans of each match. He also praised the return of Senegalese star Sadio Mane and defender Simakan, emphasizing that their return has given the team greater readiness and added strength. He added, "Our strength was primarily defensive in the first round, and we are working hard to regain that solid defensive organization.".

The coach also addressed the immense fixture congestion, noting that the team had been playing every three days recently, which had taken its toll on the players and cost the team dearly at times. He confirmed that Mane's absence had been a significant blow, but that the situation at the club was now very good with the squad at full strength.

The future of young talent

The coach concluded his remarks by praising the young Iraqi talent, Haider (21 years old), describing him as a player of the future with promising skills, but he needs time and more experience to settle technically with the first team, stressing that his interest as a coach is always focused on developing the quality of players to serve the system.