Derby Drama: Atif Sounds the Alarm as Al Nassr Prepares for Riyadh Clash
8 January 2026
Context
Ahmed Atif, the former Saudi football star, sent a warning to Al Nassr ahead of the derby against Al Hilal in round 15 of the Roshen Saudi League.
Atif said in an interview on the Dawri Ghair show that the Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus has failed to handle big matches for Al Nassr, contributing to slipping results.
He explained that Jesus complained of fatigue but keeps pressing high, offering no clear solution to the crisis.
Outlook
The former star added that the club still can regain the top of the league, starting with the upcoming match against the derby opponents.
Atif stressed that a defeat to Al Hilal would push them further from the title.
Hilal tops the table with 35 points, four ahead of Nassr before the highly anticipated game on Monday.
Punchline: If this derby were a math test, the equation would tilt toward the goal.
Punchline: In football, pressure is a badge, not an extra defender.
