Sport Italia recently claimed that Jorge Jesus might face firing from Al Hilal. ESPN contacted the coach for comments.
“Al Hilal leads the league without losses. The talk is silly,” Jesus said.
In the current season, Al Hilal made significant player acquisitions. They signed Neymar, Koulibaly, Malcom, Rubén Neves, and Milinkovic-Savic.
The club also hired Jesus, who previously managed Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
Currently, the team holds first place in the Saudi League with 16 points. However, they struggled in a 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan’s Navbahor in the Asian Champions League.
The next match for the team is against Dhamk on Thursday.
Upcoming Games:
Against Dhamk: Sept 21, noon (Brasília time) – Saudi League
Against Al Jabalain: Sept 25, noon (Brasília time) – King’s Cup
Against Al Shabab: Sept 29, 3 PM (Brasília time) – Saudi League
Background
The recent news reveals the intense scrutiny that managers like Jorge Jesus face. This is especially true when clubs make high-profile signings like Neymar.
Expectations soar, putting managers under a magnifying glass. However, Jesus has years of coaching experience, equipping him to handle the pressure.
Moreover, his past stint at Fenerbahçe gives him a unique perspective on managing big names.
The team’s recent performance can’t be ignored, either. Al Hilal leads the Saudi League, signaling some degree of success.
The draw against Navbahor does raise questions, but it’s just one match. Every team has off days, and even leaders can falter.
Therefore, talk of Jesus’ dismissal seems premature at this point.
Interestingly, Jesus was quick to dismiss rumors, which suggests confidence in his position.
Given Al Hilal’s strong league performance, the club and Jesus will likely continue their collaboration for now.