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Al Ain parts with Argentine coach Hernan Crespo

Argentinian Hernan Crespo has been fired from his position as coach of Al Ain where Moroccan international Soufiane Rahimi plays, the United Arab Emirates club announced, six months after leading the team to a League title. Asian champions.

The former international striker was dismissed after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Al Nassr in the flagship Asian club competition.

The team’s recent results have not met expectations, Al Ain said on Wednesday. Halfway through the group stage, the club found itself in last position in its group.

Crespo, 49, took charge of Al Ain in November 2023. Last May, he led the team to victory against Yokohama F. Marinos in the final.

A former goalscorer for Parma, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, Crespo also coached Sao Paulo in Brazil before joining Al Ain.

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