Quote from: NewRanger on Today at 01:25:07 AM

Quote from: Gallar on August 26, 2025, 09:07:16 AM

If you're referring to Al Ahli's coach, Matthias Jaissle, I'm truly impressed with him. He's truly a young football coach. He's only 37 years old now, and he was 35 when he was first appointed. So, he's truly a very young coach. Despite his youth, he's already led Al Ahli to victory in the Asian Champions League and the Saudi Super Cup. He's truly accomplished quite a bit at his relatively young age compared to most coaches. He's probably aiming to lead Al Ahli to victory in the Saudi Arabian League. It's been a long time since Al Ahli won a league title.

Good analysis, and if I look closely, this has a special meaning, especially for coach Matthias Jaissle. He will be noted as a coach considered capable, able to read and manage player egos. Previously, many may have doubted whether he could bring his team to the highest level and adapt to a different environment. Yes, quality doesn't lie in the results, I think.

I am not discounting their victories in Asian Champions League and the Saudi Super Cup. But Al Ahli's performance in the Saudi Professional League during last season was simply not up to the mark. They finished at the 5th position, despite being blessed with the presence of superstars such as Roger Ibañez, Ivan Toney, Édouard Mendy and Franck Kessié. In the end, it is the performance in SPL that matters the most. But to Jaissle's credit, he has maintained good fitness levels and team bonding within the team.