When Legends Speak: Khames Fires Back at Jesus as Al Nassr Stumbles

Beyond the Spotlight: Khames vs Jesus

Youssef Khames, a legend of Al Nassr, has taken aim at Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, criticizing him for the team's latest struggles in the Saudi Pro League and insisting he bears responsibility for The World's exit from the King's Cup.

Form Wobbles and Title Tangles

Although Al Nassr had racked up ten straight wins, they drew and then lost the last two rounds, surrendering the lead to Al Hilal by a single point, weeks after bowing out of the King's Cup in the Round of 16.

Questions About the Tactics

Speaking on the show 'In the Middle,' Khames said: 'The way Jesus plays is the reason for the team's decline; you can't rely on it forever.' He added: 'Nassr bid farewell to the King's Cup against Al Ittihad because of the high defensive line, and they lost to Al Ahli in the league using the same approach; we see the back line sitting in midfield, passing to the forwards.'

Khames continued: 'Nassr suffers from a lack of defensive depth, plus full-backs pushing forward too much; if this keeps up, the team will keep sliding in the standings.' He concluded: 'Jesus must change his approach and balance defense with attack to avoid conceding too many goals going forward.'

Punchline 1: If defense is a fortress, Jesus left the door open and the gate is wide open.

Punchline 2: At this rate, Nassr's defense will need a map and a compass—it's about to get lost in its own formation.