A Saudi newspaper report confirmed that Portuguese Marco Silva, Fulham's coach, is on the shortlist of coaches identified by Al-Hilal's management to select the new coach for the upcoming phase.

Al-Hilal had dismissed its Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus after exiting the AFC Champions League in the semi-finals, and the task of leading the team has been assigned to assistant coach Mohammed Al-Shalhoub until a new coaching staff is brought in.

According to the report, Al-Hilal lists Marco Silva as the second option on its shortlist after Italian Simone Inzaghi, the Inter Milan coach, who is leading the nominations.

The report highlighted Marco Silva's future amid interest from Al-Hilal and Tottenham Hotspur to sign him at the end of the current season.

It was also mentioned that Marco Silva is fully focused on his duties with Fulham and is happy coaching in the English Premier League, despite Al-Hilal's interest.