Sports critic Mohammed Salem clarified that the Saudi national team's exit from the semifinals of the 2025 Arab Cup cannot be attributed solely to the French coach Hervé Renard, but is primarily due to the players' performance on the field.

Salem pointed out that the players did not perform at the expected level against the Jordanian national team, which directly contributed to the 1-0 defeat and the Green Team's exit from the tournament without qualifying for the final.

The critic warned against placing the entire responsibility on Renard alone, emphasizing that looking for excuses for the players is illogical, as they are the ones who missed opportunities to advance and allowed the team to perform below expectations.

Salem added that both individual and collective mistakes were evident, and the team's performance negatively affected the flow of the match, leading to a loss in the semifinal despite the players' available capabilities.

He emphasized that a true evaluation must be comprehensive, pointing out that responsibility is collective, but the players bear the greater part due to a lack of discipline and focus during the match.

Salem concluded his analysis by emphasizing the need to review mistakes before the upcoming tournaments, urging the Green players to work on regaining their form and fighting spirit to restore the confidence of the Saudi fans.