For head coach Ivan, it was a game that could not be lost again. After losing 0-7 to Japan in the first round, Ivan surprised many by not stepping down from the national soccer team. If they face Saudi Arabia at home in the second round, I am afraid Ivan's position will never be saved again if the national football team defeats their opponents again. In the last round of 12, the national football team defeated Saudi Arabia 1-1. This time, we will meet again and expect the national football team to win the opponent.
Saudi Arabia's 1-1 draw with Indonesia puts pressure on giants' coaching staff
As the third team in Group C, Saudi Arabia was held to a 1-1 draw by Indonesia in the first round. Saudi Arabia had a chance to win at home, but Dawasari's penalty was saved by their opponents and they ended up with only one point at home. For Saudi Arabia, they have been the talk of world soccer for the past few years. Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mane and other soccer stars have traveled to Saudi Arabia to play, which has not only increased the spectacle of the Saudi Arabian league, but has also resulted in many Saudi Arabian internationals losing out on consistent appearances in the league. This is somewhat similar to the golden dollar era that preceded the Chinese Super League.
It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabia has a very luxurious coaching staff. Their head coach is the famous Italian coach Roberto Mancini, and their assistant coach is Manchester City's beastly Yaya Toure. Mancini led Italy to win Euro 2020 and won the Premier League title, Serie A title and other honors while coaching at the club. But after coaching Saudi Arabia, Mancini has faced immense pressure. At the Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia was eliminated by South Korea and ended up in the top 8. In the top 18, Saudi Arabia was drawn by Indonesia in the first round. In the last seven official matches, Saudi Arabia won only two. He also risks leaving the class if he fails to win the match against China.
The match between the national soccer team and Saudi Arabia was a game that neither side could afford to lose. At the same time, it is also a defense battle between Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and national soccer team coach Ivan. Who loses and who goes down, who do you think will go down?
