All eyes within the Al-Zawraa club are on the identity of the coach who will lead the team in the anticipated derby match against Al-Shorta next Thursday, in one of the most sensitive and important matches of the season for the fans of the Al-Nawras.

So far, the management of Al-Zawraa Club has not announced the hiring of a new coach to replace the departing coach Imad Al-Nahas, as consultations are still ongoing within the administration to study several proposed options, whether from inside or outside Iraq, with the aim of choosing the name capable of returning the team to its correct path.

According to several sources close to the club, assistant coach Hossam Fawzi is the closest to leading the team technically in the derby match against Al-Shorta, temporarily until the new coach's file is officially resolved.

The administration seeks to handle this file calmly, especially since the team is facing a crucial match against one of its main competitors, which requires psychological and technical stability in the locker room, away from any administrative confusion that could affect the players' focus.

Granting confidence to Hossam Fawzi is considered a logical step at this time, as he is fully aware of the team's details, knows the players' capabilities well, and has participated in preparing the technical plans in the past period, which could provide the team with continuity and avoid entering a phase of tactical confusion before the anticipated confrontation.

The derby match against Al-Shorta does not tolerate mistakes, especially since Al-Zawraa seeks to compensate for its recent results and regain its fans' trust, while Al-Shorta aims to continue its pressure in the race for the top, making the confrontation intense by all standards.

The official announcement from Al-Zawraa's management remains the decisive factor in resolving the debate, whether by confirming a temporary technical staff to lead the derby or by quickly contracting a new coach before the whistle blows, at a time when the white fans are anticipating the decisive decision that will determine the features of the upcoming stage.