It has been officially confirmed that Marcelo Brozović has left Al Nassr, and it is already possible to start thinking about who will replace him.
First of all, Brozović played very well for Al Nassr throughout these three seasons, but it was already time to replace him. He brought determination, commitment and quality. He fitted perfectly into Jorge Jesus’ style of never being satisfied, always wanting more, running more and looking for another goal.
But it was also obvious that his legs were starting to give up. He could no longer cope with playing 90 minutes every match. And there was one thing that became frustrating: his reluctance to shoot. It may sound simple, but he had several opportunities on the edge of the box and always chose to force the pass instead. It frustrated anyone watching and supporting Al Nassr.
Above all, respect. He was a key player in an Al Nassr side that had to fight very hard to win the league.
That said, and without yet knowing exactly what Postecoglou has in mind, one thing is clear: Al Nassr need a defensive midfielder and they cannot afford to wait.
The opportunity to sign Casemiro was a good one, but he ended up joining Inter Miami.
Perhaps Rodri, who could be leaving Manchester City. Honestly, he would be a top-class option. Even with his physical limitations, he has far more quality than Brozović and would have Ângelo’s engine alongside him, just as Brozović did..
Conclusion
Brozović was incredible for Al Nassr, but he should have left sooner. Now the problem is clear: there are not that many options on the market for a defensive midfielder who can control the game and bring calm to the team.
And the longer they take, the worse it will be