Tuck, a coach from Barcelos, was part of Al-Nassr's technical structure led by Jorge Jesus and had the opportunity to work daily with Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix. The former player for Gil Vicente and Belenenses considered this experience one of the most remarkable of his time at the Saudi club, allowing him to transform what he had followed from a distance for years into a daily reality. "Working with players, stars of our national team, is being able to bring to reality what we previously only saw on television," he explained.
The coach highlighted not only the footballing quality of the athletes but also the human and professional dimension he found in the dressing room. "It's among the best there is and it's something different," he added. For Tuck, the possibility of working with players of this level represents an experience difficult to compare with other stages of his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix played an important role in Al-Nassr's journey toward the Saudi title. The Riyadh team confirmed the championship conquest on May 21st, with a 4-1 victory over Damac. Ronaldo scored two of the goals, while João Félix contributed with an assist.
"There aren't enough adjectives to describe so much quality," stated Tuck, considering both to be highly qualified and competent athletes. The full interview was published in this week's edition of Semanário Alto Minho.
