Saudi Movements May End Renard's Era Before the World Cup
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation's management is considering a new scenario to change the national team's coaching leadership amid increasing pressure following recent results.
The administration has listed coach Saad Al-Shehri, the head coach of Al-Ettifaq Club, as a potential local candidate to take on the task of coaching the "Green" in the upcoming phase.
In recent days, there has been direct communication between federation officials and Saad Al-Shehri to assess his position and the possibility of him leading the national team in the upcoming critical period.
The data indicates that these communications reflect serious consideration of dismissing the Frenchman Hervé Renard, although the negotiations are still in their initial stages without delving into financial details.
These moves came after a wave of widespread criticism directed at Renard following the heavy 4-0 defeat against the Egyptian national team in the recent friendly match.
The upcoming friendly match against Serbia is a crucial point in assessing the future of the French coach, as it may determine whether he continues or departs before the start of the World Cup.
The Saudi national team is placed in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, alongside the teams of Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde, which underscores the importance of technical stability before the tournament.
The administration has listed coach Saad Al-Shehri, the head coach of Al-Ettifaq Club, as a potential local candidate to take on the task of coaching the "Green" in the upcoming phase.
In recent days, there has been direct communication between federation officials and Saad Al-Shehri to assess his position and the possibility of him leading the national team in the upcoming critical period.
The data indicates that these communications reflect serious consideration of dismissing the Frenchman Hervé Renard, although the negotiations are still in their initial stages without delving into financial details.
These moves came after a wave of widespread criticism directed at Renard following the heavy 4-0 defeat against the Egyptian national team in the recent friendly match.
The upcoming friendly match against Serbia is a crucial point in assessing the future of the French coach, as it may determine whether he continues or departs before the start of the World Cup.
The Saudi national team is placed in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, alongside the teams of Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde, which underscores the importance of technical stability before the tournament.
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