An unexpected incident occurred at the renowned Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. The team's management decided to terminate cooperation with experienced coach Laurent Blanc from France.
Laurent Blanc officially assumed the role of head coach of Al-Ittihad on July 13, 2024. Since then, he has made a total of 46 appearances for the team. In these games, the club won 35, drew 5 times, and lost only 6 times. Although these indicators indicate the coach's effective work, the separation of paths with the management still caused unnecessary disputes.
Al-Ittihod, led by Laurent Blanc, won the national championship last season, which is particularly memorable for fans. The team under his leadership not only showed strong play but also left a bright mark in the history of Saudi football.
At the same time, the current season didn't 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 wasn't a significant advantage over the opponents, it demonstrated the club's high-level capabilities.
However, due to the internal views of the management and the club's strategy, the contract with Laurent Blanc was terminated. Currently, no official information has been released regarding which coach the team will be training under for the upcoming matches.
It should be noted that Laurent Blanc is a coach with extensive experience not only in Saudi football but also in world football. His short but productive time at Al Ittihad will be remembered in the club's history.
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