{
  "id": 2516070,
  "title": "Postecoglou praises Al-Nassr players for handling fixture pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/postecoglou-praises-al-nassr-players-for-handling-fixture-pressure",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:12:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/db32qspl3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Al-Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou lauded his players following a grueling schedule of three matches in six days. Despite the fatigue, the Australian manager expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in their recent victory over Al-Riyadh. Postecoglou acknowledged that his squad was not performing at their peak physical condition compared to their usual level, but still managed to deliver a commendable level of play. He highlighted the difference between domestic and continental competitions, explaining that Al-Nassr's match came after league games, allowing the players to be more prepared. This contrasts with Al-Riyadh's coach Mauricio Dulac, who emphasized the need for focus in high-pressure matches. The Brazilian coach admitted that his team struggled in the first half against Al-Nassr, but showed improvement in the second half, showcasing their footballing identity. Dulac attributed the main issue to a lack of focus, stating that he addressed this concern with his players during training sessions.",
  "summary": "Al-Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou commended his squad after three matches in six days, while Al-Riyadh’s coach stressed the need for focus.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}