Offense Struggles for Al-Nassr: Strikers Lacking Impact in Last 5 Matches

Al Nasr football club is struggling with a serious attacking problem this season in the UAE Pro League. Their strikers haven't scored a single goal in the first five matches, with all four team goals coming from midfielders and defenders through headers. This puts the club's hopes of competing for the title at risk.

The numbers tell the story clearly. Al Nasr has managed just four goals so far - all from headers by Brazilian midfielder Gustavo (two goals), Abdullah Touri, and defender Lima. Compare this to last season when they scored 14 goals in their first five games, or even the season before when they managed seven goals in the same period.

The striker situation got worse when Italian forward Manolo Gabbiadini picked up an injury. The coaching staff replaced him with Argentine Ramon Mirez, who joined this summer to lead the attack. But Mirez, who scored six goals in 22 games last season and was top scorer in the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup with five goals, hasn't found the net yet in an Al Nasr shirt.

Things didn't improve in their latest match. Al Nasr drew 1-1 with Dibba at Al Maktoum Stadium, taking their total to just eight points from five games. Once again, their goal came from a header, showing the same pattern that's been haunting them all season.

The defensive improvement compared to previous seasons offers some hope. Al Nasr looks more solid at the back, which should give them a foundation to build on. But without a reliable goalscorer, they're stuck in mid-table mediocrity when fans expect them to challenge for the championship.

Technical analyst Khalid Obaid pointed out the obvious problem. "Al Nasr clearly suffers in attack during the first five rounds," he told Emirates Today. "The club's delay in signing a good striker before the season started had a direct impact on this stumbling beginning."

Obaid noted that the team has good midfield players who can create chances, but they lack the clinical finisher who can convert those opportunities into goals. This gap has weakened their overall attacking output and cost them better results.

The clock is ticking for Al Nasr. They need to find attacking solutions quickly, either through the next transfer window or by reorganizing their tactical approach. If this goal drought continues, their league position will only get worse, making it even harder to compete as the season progresses.

For a club with championship ambitions, four goals in five games simply isn't enough. The defense might be stronger, but football is about scoring goals. And right now, Al Nasr's strikers aren't doing their job.