Al-Ahli coach Marino Pušić faces dismissal after heavy defeat

Al-Ahli head coach Marino Pušić is facing potential dismissal following a 6:1 loss to Al-Shabab in the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League. Reports from the Saudi outlet Al-Maidan suggest that club management may have decided to terminate his contract during the match itself, as the team experienced a complete breakdown on the pitch.

This defeat marks Al-Ahli’s fourth loss in the league this season. While the team had previously seen a period of stability, including a four-match winning streak in the league and positive results in the AFC Champions League, the heavy loss has intensified pressure from fans, who reportedly chanted for his departure during the game.

Pušić, who took over the Asian champions nearly three months ago, has acknowledged that early individual errors contributed to the unexpected result. The club management is now under pressure to find a replacement or appoint an interim coaching staff to stabilize the team for upcoming domestic and continental fixtures.