Saudi fans have demanded the sacking of Italian coach Roberto Mancini after the Saudi national team’s poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Al-Akhdar’s decline in results under Mancini’s leadership, especially after the 0-2 defeat against Japan and the 0-0 draw against Bahrain, caused concern among fans and increased pressure on the management of the team.
Faced with this situation, the name of Moroccan Hussein Amouta, coach of the Emirati club Al Jazira, emerged as one of the most prominent candidates to succeed Mancini. This follows praise for his achievements with the Jordanian national team and his extensive experience in the training field.
Saudi sources reveal the truth
According to Saudi media, Amouta is among the names proposed to lead the Saudi national team, but so far the Moroccan coach has not received any official communication from the Saudi Football Federation.
However, there are indications of informal inquiries into the possibility of its membership.
Amouta’s position and the possibility of his transfer
Amouta refused to comment on these rumors, stressing that he would not leave the Al Jazeera club unless agreed with the club management.
His departure from the UAE team may be possible if he fails to achieve the expected results, but he is looking to maintain his relationship with the club.
Mancini is under pressure
Although Mancini has led Saudi Arabia in 18 matches, in which he achieved 7 wins, 6 losses and 5 draws, the team’s level is still below ambitions, which makes the question of his dismissal, especially with strong public pressure.
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