Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad sack coach Blanc
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Al-Ittihad coach Laurent Blanc was sacked on Sept 27 despite leading the Saudi Pro League side to the domestic double in 2024.
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RIYADH – Al-Ittihad have sacked coach Laurent Blanc, the Saudi Pro League club said on Sept 27 following their 2-0 defeat against Al-Nassr a day earlier.
"Al-Ittihad announces the termination of its contractual relationship with the first team's head coach Mr Laurent Blanc and his coaching staff," the club said on X.
Al-Ittihad added that they were also looking for "new technical staff that matches the club’s ambitions".
Blanc took charge of Al-Ittihad in July last year and led the team to a domestic double, winning both the league title and the King's Cup.
However, the team began the new season by exiting the Saudi Super Cup in the semi-finals following a loss to Al-Nassr, before suffering a second defeat to the Riyadh-based side in the league on Sept 26. They are third in the standings, three points behind Al-Nassr. REUTERS
