Al-Nassr’s midfield struggles intensified during the 32nd-round Saudi Pro League derby against Al-Hilal, as Marcelo Brozovic became the latest casualty. The Croatian midfielder was forced off in the 72nd minute due to a muscle strain sustained from relentless running.
This setback compounds the team’s existing problems, with Brazilian Angelo Gabriel and Abdullah Al-Khaibari both sidelined before the match after suffering hamstring injuries. Coach Jorge Jesus turned to Nader Al-Sharari as Brozovic’s replacement, but the move failed to alleviate the pressure on Al-Nassr’s already weakened engine room. The club now faces a daunting task to secure points in the season’s final stretch without key midfield personnel.