The Absence of Al-Nassr Star Sparks Controversy.. Al-Habsi Criticizes and Beria Defends

Former Al-Hilal goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi raised sharp questions regarding the absence of Colombian striker John Duran from the decisive match against Al-Ittihad, part of the 30th round of the Roshan Professional League.

Al-Habsi considered that Duran's absence from the upcoming match could benefit Al-Nassr, pointing out that the player has not performed to the required level in recent weeks, which might make his absence advantageous for the team.

He explained that Duran needs to step back from the pressure of matches for a while to regain his balance, especially since the encounter against Al-Ittihad requires high concentration and significant mental and physical preparation from the players.

Al-Habsi added that Al-Nassr needs to improve its performance both offensively and defensively, emphasizing the necessity for the team to show a strong desire to achieve victory in this anticipated match.

On his part, Wilberth Beria, coach of the Colombian U-17 team, came out to defend Duran, asserting that he is one of the best strikers in Colombia and the world, and that his transfer to Al-Nassr was based on his exceptional abilities.

Beria pointed out that Duran is going through a complex psychological phase that may have affected his performance, explaining that such cases are not rare, as many top players around the world have experienced similar situations in the past.