The media personality Khaled Al-Shenaif presented a bold vision regarding the future of the Saudi national team, calling for a change in the coaching staff before participating in the 2026 World Cup.

This call came in light of the recent decline in the Green's results, which increased the pressure on Hervé Renard, who is now close to leaving his position.

Al-Shunaif suggested assigning the task to a national duo, represented by Saad Al-Shehri and Khaled Al-Atwi, considering that this option might give the team a strong boost.

He explained during his talk that having a local coach as part of the technical staff could make a difference, given his familiarity with the players' details and his ability to interact with them more effectively.

The journalist cited the Egyptian experience with Hossam Hassan, pointing to the success he has recently achieved with his national team.

For his part, Khaled Al-Atwi expressed confidence in his ability to lead the national team, affirming his readiness to deliver a performance that meets the fans' aspirations in the world championship.

He pointed out that the national coach has the advantage of understanding the players' mentality, especially since he has worked with them in the youth categories and knows their technical and mental state precisely.