As the Joi Elite League progresses, Al-Hilal finds itself in a commanding position, leading the table with 40 points. They have achieved 11 wins, 7 draws, and only 1 defeat. However, recent matches have raised concerns about their form, particularly after drawing goalless against Al-Hazm and Al-Khulud.

On the other hand, Al-Nassr, currently sitting fifth with 35 points, is under pressure to secure a win to re-enter the top four and qualify directly for the quarter-finals. Al-Hilal has already secured its place in the quarter-finals, but their recent performances have not inspired confidence.

In their latest match, Al-Hilal drew 2-2 with Al-Taawoun in Round 27 of the Roshen Professional League. This result, coupled with their previous two goalless draws, has led to criticism from former players and analysts alike.

Nawaf Al-Temyat, a notable critic, expressed concerns about Al-Hilal’s performance under Italian manager Simone Inzaghi, stating, “I believe Al-Hilal has lost its identity under Inzaghi, or to be more precise, the team has become unable to secure victories even in matches where it fails to perform as expected.”

Despite the criticism, Inzaghi defended his team’s efforts, claiming they created several chances against Al-Taawoun but failed to capitalize. He stated, “Al-Taawoun deserved to lose, because Al-Hilal were the better side; we created plenty of chances that we didn’t make the most of.”

Adding to the challenges, Al-Hilal faced a significant shortage of players during the match against Al-Taawoun, with nine players absent. Inzaghi remarked, “We are suffering from a significant shortage in our ranks, and the Al-Taawoun match was an emergency situation with nine players absent, but the players who took part in the match gave their all.”

Currently, Al-Hilal shares the same points as Al-Ahli, both teams having 65 points in the Roshen Professional League, but they trail leaders Al-Nassr by five points. This situation puts additional pressure on Inzaghi to refine his strategies and improve the team’s performance.

The upcoming matches will be crucial for Al-Hilal as they aim to regain their winning form. With three titles still in contention, the stakes are high, and Inzaghi must develop his ideas further to navigate this delicate situation.

As the league continues, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Al-Hilal can reclaim its dominant form or if the criticisms will lead to further struggles on the pitch.

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