The Al-Ittihad management has decided on the future of head coach Sergio Conceição, following the controversy that arose after the team's exit from the AFC Champions League elite.

The management decided to retain the Portuguese coach until the end of the current season, subjecting him to a thorough evaluation during the remaining matches in local competitions before making a final decision on his continuation.

This approach was adopted to maintain the team's stability during the current phase and to avoid any sudden technical changes that might affect the results.

On the other hand, anger among the club's fans escalated following the continental exit, as they blamed the coach for the decline in performance and the lost opportunity to compete for the title.

The federation is preparing to face Al-Taawoun in the Roshan Professional League, in a match that represents an important test for the coaching staff amid increasing pressures.

The team's results in the upcoming period will remain the decisive factor in determining Conceição's future, amid anticipation for the management's final decision at the end of the season.