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Topics: Fan Reactions, Football, Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia
Marcus Chan
Al Nassr fans have been reacting on social media after watching Jhon Duran's performance against Esteghlal FC.
On Monday evening, Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr were in AFC Champions League action as they took on Iranian outfit Esteghlal in the first leg of the round of 16.
Prior to the match, it was reported that talisman Cristiano Ronaldo would not be in the squad for Al Nassr.
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A report from the Saudi Gazette claimed that Ronaldo has been rested for the game against Esteghlal, with the decision being made after consultation between the coaching and medical staff following muscle fatigue.
Without Ronaldo, the pressure was placed on Duran, who joined Al Nassr from Premier League side Aston Villa during the winter transfer window in a big-money deal.
However, the Colombian produced a poor display as Al Nassr were held to a 0-0 draw at the Azadi Sports Complex.
Reacting on social media, one fan said: "The people at Aston Villa knew exactly what they were doing when they accepted £71 million for Jhon Duran."
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Another tweeted: "Jhon Durán missed 4 sitters vs Esteghlal, but I thought Ronaldo was the problem? Al Nassr has 1 win in 6 games without him."
A third fan added: "Al Nassr had 65% possession, 17 shots, 6 big chances missed and yet they failed to score a goal WITHOUT Cristiano Ronaldo. Absolutely zero excuses for this loss. Thank you Jhon Duran!"
Someone else wrote: "Today Jhon Duran shows that Al Nassr Make a Mistake Signing Him."
A fifth commented: "Jhon Duran that was not very good today! Awful and needs to improve. Missed Ronaldo big time."
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Last week, former Al Nassr star Anderson Talisca was quick to defend the 21-year-old on social media.
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. You know where the mistake is, you're just afraid to say it, lol."
Al Nassr will be back in action on Friday when they take on Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League at the Al Awwal Park.