Ange Postecoglou faces intense pressure as he begins his first season managing Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Although the role brings a star-studded squad, the club’s rapid turnover of managers means immediate success is expected, with little tolerance for a slow start or failure to win silverware.

Postecoglou is Al-Nassr’s 12th coach of the 2020s, and the club expects him to defend the league title while also pursuing its first Asian Champions League crown. Ronaldo, now 41 and reportedly earning more than $6m a week, remains highly influential despite requiring careful management, while players including Sadio Mané and João Félix add to expectations. Financial constraints have limited summer recruitment, but they are unlikely to be accepted as an excuse.