Youssef En-Nesyri Criticized Just Arrived

The 28-year-old Moroccan international, who arrived from Turkey at the end of a turbulent winter transfer, experienced a first outing to forget in his new colors. Appointed to start in this top-of-the-table clash, the striker failed to weigh on the match, powerless in the face of the defeat of the giants of Jeddah. His arrival, however, hailed as the "big move" of the transfer window after administrative scares, did not have the expected immediate effect.

Despite 90 minutes on the pitch, En-Nesyri posted a meager statistical record. Muzzled by the Al-Nassr defense, he was unable to create a single clear chance or record a single shot on target. His inability to touch the ball in the danger zones made his offensive impact "minimal", leaving Al-Ittihad’s attack without a solution.

This "invisible" performance immediately sparked a wave of criticism on social media. The supporters, who were hoping to see the new recruit fill the void left by the departure of Karim Benzema, are already questioning his compatibility with the team’s playing system. The expectation around his ability to lead the club to trophies in this second half of the season is increasing the pressure on his shoulders.

While the welcome was icy, the former Sevilla player will have other opportunities to acclimatize to the Saudi Pro League. After this first setback, the challenge for En-Nesyri will now be to quickly find his rhythm and prove that he can assume the heavy offensive legacy that has been entrusted to him.