Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun: Coach Luis Castro’s Strategic Line-Up Without Anderson Talisca for Saudi Super Cup Semi-Final

Portuguese Luis Castro, the coach of Al-Nassr Saudi Club, has decided on the participation of the Brazilian star Anderson Talisca, against the team of Al-Taawoun “Sukari Al-Qassim” tonight, Wednesday.

Al-Nasr will face Al-Taawoun Club, at 7:15 pm today, Wednesday – Mecca time -, in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup, for the new sports season 2024-2025.

According to Al-Riyadiah newspaper, Castro decided not to start with Talisca, in the “starting line” for the Al-Nassrawi team against Sukari Al-Qassim; Especially since the player was injured during friendly preparation games this summer.

The newspaper revealed that the Portuguese coach decided to rely on Ayman Yahya, instead of the Brazilian star, in the “basic line” against Al-Taawoun; To add the duo of Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Senegalese star Sadio Mane, in the attacking line.

It is worth noting that Talisca suffered an injury in the last quarter of the last sports season 2023-2024. He was absent until the end, before returning to the friendlies, when he suffered a new injury.