⚽ Saad Al-Shehri, head coach of Al-Ettifaq, has put an end to speculation regarding his potential appointment as Saudi Arabia’s national team coach, succeeding French manager Hervé Renard.
💬 Speaking at a press conference, Al-Shehri confirmed that he has not received any official offer, denying rumors that he had rejected the role and stressing that such reports are inaccurate.
🇸🇦 He stated: "I have not received any request to lead the national team. There are false claims affecting my patriotism, which are completely untrue. I am always ready to serve my country at any time."
🔥 The Al-Ettifaq coach added that his current focus remains fully on his club duties, while expressing full support for the current technical staff led by Hervé Renard and wishing them success.
📊 Regarding the team’s recent dip in performance, Al-Shehri noted that it is difficult to pinpoint a clear reason, emphasizing that current conditions are not very different from past successful periods, including winning the Asian Cup and qualifying for the Olympics.
💪 He also highlighted that the presence of many foreign players in the Saudi league should positively impact local players through increased competition and experience.
🏆 He concluded by noting that the Saudi national team has achieved significant milestones in recent years, including qualifying for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, while maintaining ambition for further success.
