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Al-Nassr manager Garcia: Players now playing to Ronaldo strengths

Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia believes everyone in his team is now understanding how to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portugal forward struggled in his first couple of Al-Nassr games in the Saudi league and cup.

However, he netted four goals in a win over Al-Wehda last week and looked back to his very best.

“It is very important that the players play normally and don't always try to give Cristiano the ball," Garcia said after a loss to Al-Ittihad last month.

“I told them they had to make the right decisions on the pitch.

“Obviously, when Cristiano or Anderson Talisca are alone and ask for the ball, we have to give them the ball. These two players are capable of making a difference. We have to work on it, have one of them in the area and maybe the other will play outside the area."

He then stated after their recent win over Al-Wehda: "Ronaldo has reached a great stage of homogeneity and harmony with his teammates.

“Over time, his team-mates realized what he wanted and when he will score. I think it was a good night for Cristiano Ronaldo because he scored four goals."

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