RIYADH — Al Shabab have announced the mutual termination of head coach Imanol Alguacil’s contract, thanking the Spaniard for his time at the club and wishing him success in his next chapter.The decision comes as Al Shabab struggle near the bottom of the Roshn Saudi League standings.After 22 rounds, the Riyadh side sit 14th with 19 points, leaving them hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone.Domestically, Al Shabab’s league campaign failed to meet expectations.From 22 matches, the team delivered inconsistent results that left them sliding down the table despite efforts by the technical staff to restore balance in recent weeks.In the Gulf Club Championship, Alguacil oversaw five matches, recording four draws and one defeat without registering a win.Meanwhile, the club exited the King’s Cup after four matches, securing one victory and one draw against two losses.Club officials described the move as part of a broader effort to reset the team’s technical direction ahead of the decisive stretch of the season, with the primary objective of improving results and strengthening Al Shabab’s chances of retaining their top-flight status.
RIYADH — Al Shabab have announced the mutual termination of head coach Imanol Alguacil’s contract, thanking the Spaniard for his time at the club and wishing him success in his next chapter.The decision comes as Al Shabab struggle near the bottom of the Roshn Saudi League standings.After 22 rounds, the Riyadh side sit 14th with 19 points, leaving them hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone.Domestically, Al Shabab’s league campaign failed to meet expectations.From 22 matches, the team delivered inconsistent results that left them sliding down the table despite efforts by the technical staff to restore balance in recent weeks.In the Gulf Club Championship, Alguacil oversaw five matches, recording four draws and one defeat without registering a win.Meanwhile, the club exited the King’s Cup after four matches, securing one victory and one draw against two losses.Club officials described the move as part of a broader effort to reset the team’s technical direction ahead of the decisive stretch of the season, with the primary objective of improving results and strengthening Al Shabab’s chances of retaining their top-flight status.
