Saudi Pro League champions Al Itihad have sack Manager Laurent Blanc after
2-0 loss against Al-Nassr.

They made the decision to part way with the former France manager and his staff as reported Fabrizio romano.

Hassan Khalifa has been appointed as new manager for the Saudi Arabians giants following their disappointing start to season Al Itihad enjoyed a superb last season under Blanc as they won Saudi Pro League and King Cup.

Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Jorge Jesus side to inflict a statement win against their rivals.

Al Nassr Find Themselves at top of table with flawless record after four matches.

They have endured a difficult beginning to life this season and with 9 points in four matches third in table.

They were knocked out of semi final in Saudi Super Cup against Al Nassr this season.

Al Nassr defender inigo Martinez has announced how he had Crisitiano Ronaldo assisted their team mates on the pitch.

The spanish defender made a surprising switch from Barcelona to the Al Awwal Park in the summer.

Martinez said that he and Ronaldo help out each other giving instructions to teammates.

He enjoy a close relationship with the Portugese Superstar having formerly competed against each other in Spain.

The commanding center back told MARCA

“I had competed against him, I had not been that close nor had I had any chat with him.

Arriving and him waiting for you having those enriching conversations it is pleasure to be play with him. Its mutual  there are situations on the pitch especially defensively where i am help him out.There are always conversations both on and off.”

There is a great atmosphere in locker room. There is usually a lot of chatting we usually do not spend much time talking”

Cristiano Ronald joined Al Nassr in 2023 and has been key player for the club since.

He has scored 98 goals and produce 20 assist in 111 games. for the Saudi Pro League giants till date.