Past from its technical leadership Al Ittihad after 52 games is the Nuno Espirito Santo. The Portuguese coach has been informed by the club’s management that he will not continue to coach the team and is leaving a few months before the end of his contract (June 2024).
THE Nuno Espirito Santo he had been in the team for a year, but the fact that he had two close defeats in the league and AFC Champions League against Al-Shabaab and Al-Quwa Al-Jaw, brought his dismissal.
The fact that he maintained bad relations with some players also played a role in this. One of them and Karim Benzemawith whom there has been a feud since he was transferred to the team and the 49-year-old has reportedly been telling his circle that he is not suited to the football he plays.
THE Al Ittihadwho are 6th in the league and -11 off the top, are expected to hire a caretaker manager until they find the Portuguese’s replacement.
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— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) November 7, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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