Al-Fateh coach Jamal Sellami addresses loss to Al-Shabab

Al-Fateh head coach Jamal Sellami expressed deep regret following a 3-1 defeat against Al-Shabab in the eleventh round of the Roshn Saudi League. Sellami acknowledged significant defensive vulnerabilities in his squad and criticized the performance of his players, stating that the errors made were unacceptable at this level of competition.

A pivotal moment in the match occurred when Al-Fateh player Ziad Al-Jarri received a red card. Sellami described the player's conduct as “completely unacceptable” and indicated that the club management must take firm disciplinary action. He noted that the numerical disadvantage allowed Al-Shabab to dominate the match, though goalkeeper Adrian prevented further goals.

Addressing recent squad management concerns, Sellami defended his decision to bench certain players, such as Abdulrahman Al-Khaibari and Zayed Yousef, citing technical reasons and the need to protect players from physical exhaustion. He emphasized that the upcoming international break will provide an opportunity for intensive work to correct the team's course and address positional gaps.