After Al-Nassr’s surprising 2-1 loss to Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League on February 28, Jhon Duran, the 21-year-old Colombian forward, faced criticism from Saudi news outlet @ByanNassr for his performance during the match. However, former Al-Nassr standout Anderson Talisca has stepped in to defend Duran, urging critics to avoid unfairly targeting the young player.
Since his arrival from Aston Villa in the January transfer window, Duran has been in strong form, scoring four goals in five appearances across all competitions. His partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo has been a bright spot for Al-Nassr this season. However, in the match against Al-Orobah, Duran struggled to make a significant impact. He created just one chance, registered one shot on target out of three attempts, missed a key opportunity, and lost possession 12 times.
Responding to @ByanNassr’s critique of Duran’s performance, Talisca took to social media to support his former teammate. He wrote, “He is a great player and will do a lot for this club. The problem is that you always want to find someone to blame for the defeats, but you don’t see where the real mistake lies. Stop acting like this all the time.”
Talisca also added, “And on top of that, you want to do to Duran what they did to me, to benefit others,” hinting at past experiences where he himself faced criticism during his time at Al-Nassr.
Talisca’s comments have sparked conversations among fans, with many calling for patience and support for Duran as he continues to adapt to his new team and league. Despite the recent setback, Duran’s overall contributions since joining Al-Nassr have been promising, and the club remains optimistic about his potential to excel alongside Ronaldo in future matches.
Former Al-Nassr Star Anderson Talisca Defends Jhon Duran Amid Criticism
