After the Clásico treble: did the Al-Ahly coach deliberately downplay Al-Hilal's win?
Al-Ahli manager Marino Pusic addressed the media following a 3-0 defeat to rivals Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. Pusic emphasized the need for team development and adaptation for new players ahead of the upcoming match against Al-Riyadh.
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Dutchman Marino Pusic, the manager of Saudi side Al-Ahli, has stirred controversy once again after resurfacing in the wake of the recent Clasico against traditional rivals Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal thrashed Al-Ahli 3-0 in the postponed third-round fixture of the Roshn League, played the day before yesterday, Tuesday, at the Kingdom Arena in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Pusic skipped the post-match press conference. His personal interpreter had been sent off during the game, and no replacement was available.
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