For Coach Ivan, winning or losing this battle is a matter of fate. He lost 0-7 to Japan in the first round, but was not dismissed by the national soccer team, a decision that left many observers stunned. If the second round of the home against Saudi Arabia, the national football team can be another city, I am afraid that Ivan's position will be in jeopardy. Looking back at the last 12-team tournament, the national soccer team drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia, and this time around, we're looking forward to seeing how the national soccer team can turn the game around.
Saudi Arabia shakes hands with Indonesia 1-1 as marquee team faces heavy pressure
As a member of Group C, Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 with Indonesia in the first round. They had a chance to win at home, but only managed to collect a point after Dawasari's penalty was saved. Saudi Arabia has been the focus of world soccer in recent years, with soccer stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Mane playing here, which not only enhances the spectacle of the Saudi league, but also leads to the loss of stable opportunities for many international players to play in the league. This is reminiscent of the "Golden Dollar Era" of the Chinese Super League.
It is worth noting that the Saudi coaching team is star-studded. Their head coach is Italian star Roberto Mancini, and their assistant coach is Manchester City star Yaya Toure. Mancini has led Italy to win Euro 2020 and has won a number of honors at the club, including the Premier League and Serie A, during his tenure. However, after coaching Saudi Arabia, Mancini is under immense pressure. At the Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia was eliminated by South Korea and finished only in the top eight. In the past seven official matches, Saudi Arabia only won two. If he loses again in this game, he may also face a crisis of dismissal.
The match between the national soccer team and Saudi Arabia is a lose-lose game for both sides. At the same time, it is also a defense battle between Saudi Arabia's coach, Roberto Mancini, and the national football team's coach, Ivan. Who will lose in this matchup? Who do you think it will be?
