“Doesn’t play as an attacker”, “Rangnick Ball”

On By Littum

Fans were confused about Cristiano Ronaldo’s position after the new al-nassr Signee Jhon Duran was named their start XI against Al Wasl. The AFC Champions League match took place in Al-Awwal Park on Monday.

Al-nassr head coach Stefano Pioli put Cristiano Ronaldo on the left wing and Duran on the right in a 4-4-2 formation. The Portuguese Ikon’s usual position is the only attacker in the Knights of the Najd troop.

Jhon Duran arrived at the Riyadh-based club from Aston Villa for a non-published fee at the end of January. He debuted for al-nassr in their seventh AFC Champions League match of the season Monday.

Fans, published on social media, wrote about Cristiano Ronaldo’s changed position in al-nassr’s starting lineup against Al Wasl after Jhon Duran’s signature. Here are some of the reactions from X:

A fan wrote:

“Ronaldo does not play as the striker “

Another added:

“4-2-2-2? Rangnick Ball “

“Ronaldo as wings?” chimet in another fan.

An account submitted:

“4 forward with 2 cdm? Or is it a 4-4-2”

Another tweeted:

“Ronaldo on the left? We’re rolling back the years”

“Ronaldo at #left Wing would hit like crack but we have to stick to striker Gimmick FFS,” Sent another.

A user wrote:

“Wait so ronaldo will play as left wing”

While Another wrote:

“So 4-4-2 or what?”

While the transfer fee was not officially announced, several reports suggested that Jhon Duran signed for al-Nassr for about 77 million euros plus additions. He became Aston Villa’s second highest transfer after Jack Grealish’s move to Manchester City in 2021.

Jhon Duran comes from Cristiano Ronaldo as the “most important name throughout the game’s history” after al-nassr transfer

Jhon Duran reaped his praise for his new club teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after signing al-nassr in the transfer window in January. In an interview with Dazn after his step, he expressed his enthusiasm about sharing the field with the five-time balloon d’Or winner. Duran said (via target):

“I’m really happy to play with and learn from the best player in the world. He’s the best sports person in the world. I think he’s the best football player.”

The Colombian star talked about how he looks forward to improving and learning from Cristiano Ronaldo and said:

“I’m really glad I can learn from him and have this chance in my career to work with such a big star. I hope I can see some actions soon and learn everything he can teach me and follow in his footsteps, which is the most important thing. “

“I think there are many stars from Europe that were on big teams in Europe now there is. There are (ex-liverpool star Roberto) Firmino and many other big names. There is the biggest name, and I work with him.

Cristiano Ronaldo has registered 21 goals and four assists in 24 appearances across competitions for al-nassr this season and added up to 921 career goals.