Al-Hilal Dismisses Coach Jorge Jesus After Asian Champions League Exit
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Al-Hilal, a prominent team in the Saudi Pro League, has parted ways with their Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus following their elimination from the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals. The decision was announced by the club on Friday, with Mohammed Al-Shalhoub appointed as the interim coach. With five games left in the league, Al-Hilal sits in second place, trailing leaders Al-Ittihad by six points, and is set to compete in the Club World Cup in the USA.
Key Points
Al-Hilal terminated the contract of coach Jorge Jesus after their exit from the Asian Champions League.
The club is currently second in the Saudi Pro League, six points behind Al-Ittihad.
Mohammed Al-Shalhoub has been appointed as the new interim coach.
Al-Hilal is scheduled to participate in the Club World Cup in the United States.
