Khalaf Karim anticipates the resignation of some local coaches at the start of the Iraqi Stars League

Sports analyst Khalaf Karim expected on Thursday that the start of the Iraqi Stars League would witness a wave of resignations among some local coaches, due to the immense pressure and difficult circumstances they face in managing their teams, emphasizing that the results will be the decisive factor in determining their fate.

Khalaf stated in press remarks: "There are many coaches, and the circumstances of the club will determine their future. We are bound by results, and the more positive the results, the longer the coach will stay. If the results falter and the administration does not handle the coach properly, this will lead the coach to either resign or for the administration to make decisions to dismiss him."

Khalaf added: "I hope that Al-Mina'a coach, Luay Salah, has the ability to withstand the problems at the club, as it is possible that he may leave the club instead of the administration. As for Jaseb Sultan, the coach of Mosul, if he does not achieve the required results, he may resign. Likewise, Haidar Obeid, the coach of Al-Gharaf, as these teams are new to the professional league, thus facing pressure and competition will be difficult."

Khalaf Karim pointed out that the current Iraqi Stars League includes 10 local coaches and 10 foreign coaches, and that the biggest challenge will be for the locals in dealing with pressures and demands from fans and administration, confirming that a strong start is key to stability for any coach in the league.

Khalaf continued: "New coaches need experience and wisdom in dealing with players, management, and fans. The challenges are great, and no coach can work in a pressured environment without full support from the club's administration."

Khalaf confirmed that this wave of resignations or dismissals could occur in the first weeks of the league's start, especially among clubs that do not have long experience in the professional league, noting that monitoring the performance of teams will be an important factor in determining the fate of local coaches.