Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus is getting heat for putting Ali Al-Bulayhi in the starting lineup, with fans getting real mad about how the team’s been playing lately. People are taking a real close look at the central defender’s game with all the pressure in the Saudi Pro League.
- Jorge Jesus is getting lots of hate for starting Ali Al-Bulayhi in recent games
- Fans aren’t happy with Al Hilal’s games especially after they lost to Al Nassr
- Everyone’s questioning Jesus’s choices as he tries to handle all the pressure
Ali Al-Bulayhi’s Role and Recent Performances
Ali Al-Bulayhi who’s been key in Al Hilal’s defense, has got everyone talking after Jorge Jesus decided to put him in the starting lineup. Even though he’s usually pretty solid as a defender Al-Bulayhi hasn’t been doing so hot lately especially in big games like when they played Al Nassr in the Riyadh derby. It’s really important how he plays against the top teams which puts more pressure on him and everyone else.
🔵 Weird move from Jesus to start with Al-Bulayhi!
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April 29, 2025
Fan Reactions and Strategic Implications
Jesus putting Al-Bulayhi in the starting lineup is pretty gutsy and shows what kind of problems he’s dealing with. Fans have been going crazy on social media saying what they think about it. You can tell there’s lots of tension at the club as they try to keep up in the league. Jesus definitely knows his stuff but people are wondering if he can get Al Hilal through this rough patch.
Jorge Jesus’s Tactical Decisions
Jorge Jesus who made a name for himself at places like Flamengo and Benfica is trying to handle running one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs. His recent choices like starting Ali Al-Bulayhi got everyone arguing about it. He’s getting more and more pressure especially since some people want him fired cause of how the team’s playing and that big loss to Al Nassr.
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