According to Sky Sports, Marco Silva and Stefano Pioli have emerged as candidates for the vacant managerial position at Al-Ittihad Jeddah. Former coach Gerardo Martino was recently dismissed by the club due to his dissatisfaction with Karim Benzema. The team president has reaffirmed Benzema’s importance to the club.
Marco Silva, a renowned Portuguese manager, is currently in charge of Fulham in the English Premier League. Last season, he guided Fulham to a stable mid-table finish, securing ninth place. He boasts extensive coaching experience in both Portugal and England.
Stefano Pioli, with a prolific career as both a player and a coach, is 58 years old and has managed several Serie A clubs. He led AC Milan to win the 2021/2022 Italian Serie A title, earning recognition as one of the prominent figures in the world of football coaching.