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Jesus protects his club from manipulation
All eyes are on the upcoming Saudi Roshan League Round 32 clash between Al-Nasr and Al-Hilal, in a game that is crucial in the title race this season, amid high expectations ahead of one of the most thrilling encounters.
Al-Nasr lead the Roshen League table with 82 points, five ahead of Al-Hilal ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled derby tomorrow.
Jesus pressures Al Hilal
Jesus appears to have deliberately waded into the controversy in his pre-match press conference, stressing that there are “external matters” that he has nothing to do with on the pitch, referring to his desire to focus on the need for refereeing fairness and avoid mistakes affecting the course of the game.
The Portuguese coach also referred to the sending-off of goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi in the first leg, saying the decision was wrong from his point of view, a reference that was understood to be an early reminder of the refereeing dispute that preceded the two teams’ meetings.
This media talk was no accident, but rather a clever attempt by Jesus to put more pressure on Al Hilal by opening previous files and re-emphasizing controversial decisions, which can create a state of mental tension in the opponent before the game.
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This method also aims to protect its players from any possible external influences, creating a state of complete concentration in the Al-Nasr camp and keeping them away from any involvement in arbitration or match-related events.
Thus, Jesus’ statements before the derby are not just passing talk, but rather part of the usual psychological warfare in such big confrontations, where media pressure becomes one of the weapons before the starting whistle, in a game that does not require extra details off the pitch.
This was not the first time that Jesus tried to pressure Al Hilal with this card, as he had previously spoken directly about many arbitration issues.
