Nuno Espírito Santo, the former Tottenham coach, has been dismissed by Al-Ittihad due to reported conflicts with their standout player, Karim Benzema, following a series of losses in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese coach saw his Al-Ittihad team exit the AFC Champions League group stage after failing to secure a victory in their last five league matches.
Al-Ittihad boasts a squad filled with talent, featuring former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, ex-Celtic winger Jota, and former Liverpool player Fabinho. However, despite their array of star players, Nuno managed to secure only two wins in their last nine matches across all competitions.
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Following a humiliating defeat to Al-Quwa Al-Juwiya, tensions ran high in the dressing room, leading to reported exchanges of insults between Benzema and Nuno, as revealed by Revelo.
There are reports indicating that the club is considering the appointment of a French manager in an effort to appease Benzema. Among the names being suggested, Laurent Blanc, a former manager of Lyon, is rumored to be a potential replacement.