Roberto Firmino loses space at Al-Ahli: What for the Brazilians?

Roberto Firmino loses space at Al-Ahli: What for the Brazilians?

Shaking news from Saudi Arabia for the former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino! The 33-year-old captain of Al-Nahli has to clear his squad square to make room for the newly obliged Brazilian compatriot Galeno. As the English sheet Express , Galeno was hired by FC Porto. Since the Al-Ahli squad is limited to a maximum of eleven legionnaires, this means for Firmino in the Saudi Pro League in the second half of the season. Coach Matthias Jaissle regrettably commented on the decision and recognized Firmino's role as a leading player: "It was a difficult decision. We appreciate him and how he dealt with it."

Change of coach on the march?

The Situation at Al-Ahli could continue to worsen, because rumors about a change of coach make the round. Massimiliano Allegri is immediately faced with a commitment as a new head coach at Al-Ahli, while Jaissle could possibly be released, as Italian media report. However, the association has not yet informed the current coach that its future is in question, so Fussballeuropa.com . Fans are vehemently committed to Jaissle and wish that the trainer will stay despite the rumors. With the current place in the table and the qualification for the AFC Champions League, Jaissle can look back on a successful season in which he previously led the team to third place.

The impending coaching carousel and the associated changes throw a shadow about the club. Allegri, who was released from Juventus Turin in summer, is in negotiations and could take over the helm after a temporary handover to Gabriele Coffi if Jaissles are released. The tension in the Saudi Arabian league remains high and the future of al-Nahli is uncertain.