Al Ittihad Dismisses Coach Laurent Blanc After Defeat to Al Nassr

Al-lttihad Sack Coach Laurent Blanc After 2-0 Loss to AI-NassrAl-Ittihad have sacked manager Laurent Blanc, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Saturday, following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Al-Nassr on Friday.In an official statement on X, the club said: “Al-Ittihad announces the termination of its contractual relationship with the first team’s head coach Mr. Laurent Blanc and his coaching staff.”The statement added that the club is actively looking for a “new technical staff that matches the club’s ambitions.”Blanc, who joined Al-Ittihad in July last year, enjoyed immediate success by guiding the team to a domestic double — clinching the Saudi League title and the King’s Cup.But the club’s performance in the current season has sparked concerns. Al-Ittihad were eliminated in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals, again at the hands of Al-Nassr. The latest loss to the same side has left them sitting in third place in the league standings, three points behind their Riyadh rivals.The swift change emphasizes the Saudi club’s determination to remain competitive in a league that has drawn international attention and major signings in recent years. A new appointment is expected soon, as Al-Ittihad seek to revive their campaign under fresh leadership.Team V.DIR-EM-UAE