Laurent Blanc, it's over!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Laurent Blanc, it's over!

The defeat of Al-Ittihad (0-2) against Al-Nassr this Friday in Saudi Pro League marked the end of Laurent Blanc's mandate. Appointed at the head of the team on July 13, 2024, the French coach was thanked following this disappointing result.

However, the Alésien had just offered the championship with the training of Djeddah at the end of the previous season. The Champions of Saudi Arabia had also signed three victories in as many matches before undergoing this first setback.

The preserved white assistant

The former coach of the Blues leaves his duties, drawing in his wake all of his staff. In an official statement, the club said that Hassan Khalifa, the assistant of “President“” will take the temporary work alongside the Spaniard Ivan Carrasco, pending the arrival of a new coach.

“The club's board of directors expresses its sincere thanks for the efforts made during the past period and wishes Laurent Blanc and his staff in their future projects”can we read.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.