An unexpected event occurred at the famous Saudi Arabian club — Al Ittihad. The club management decided to end cooperation with the experienced coach Laurent Blanc from France.
Laurent Blanc officially started working as the head coach of Al Ittihad on July 13, 2024. Since then, he led the team in a total of 46 matches. In these games, the club won 35 times, drew 5 times, and lost only 6 times. Although these statistics indicate the coach's effective performance, the decision to part ways with the management caused unnecessary debates.
Especially, last season under Laurent Blanc's leadership, Al Ittihad won the national championship, which remained vividly in the memories of the fans. His team not only showed strong play but also left a bright mark in the history of Saudi football.
At the same time, the current season also did not start badly. After the 4th round of the championship, Al Ittihad scored 9 points and took 3rd place in the tournament table. Although this result was not a big advantage over rivals, it demonstrated the club's high-level capabilities.
However, due to the management's internal views and club strategy, the contract with Laurent Blanc was terminated. Currently, no official information has been given regarding under which coach the team will prepare for the upcoming matches.
It should be noted that Laurent Blanc is a coach with great experience not only in Saudi football but also in world football. His short but effective period at Al Ittihad will surely be remembered in the club's history.
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