Mohammed Nour Urges Jaissle Out at Al Ahli: Is the German Coach on the Hot Seat?

The Call to Remove Jaissle

Mohammed Nour, a legendary figure from the Saudi league, publicly urged Al Ahli to replace their German coach Matthias Jaissle.

Late Draw Sparks Debate

The call came after a 1-1 draw with Al Riyadh at the Prince Abdullah bin Al Faisal Stadium, during the seventh round of the 2025-2026 Saudi Pro League.

Al Ahli had taken a late penalty converted by Ivan Toni, while Riyadh equalized via a stoppage-time spot-kick by Tuwizi. That moment left Al Ahli fifth in the table with 13 points from three wins and four draws this season.

Clashing Views on Performance

Nour told television that Jaissle should depart the club immediately, despite Jaissle having claimed AFC Elite Asia Champions League and Saudi Super Cup titles.

The veteran Saudi star added that Al Ahli plays with little enthusiasm, hinting the club may not challenge for the league crown this season.

Jaissle’s Journey and the Season’s Start

Jaissle’s journey at Al Ahli began with promise, including two Asian trophies last season, and a late-season Saudi Super Cup conquest over a star-studded side led by Jorge Jesus.

Yet the start of this campaign has been mixed: a slim win over Neom, a goalless draw with Al Ettifaq, and a 3-3 stalemate with Al Hilal, followed by wins over Al Hazm and a draw with Al Shabab.

Al Ahli managed another narrow victory against Al Najmah before a 1-1 draw with Riyadh.

Domestic Knockouts and Continental Vibes

In the King's Cup, the club thrashed Al Arabi 5-0 in the round of 32, then beat Al Batin 3-0 before facing Al Qadsiah in the quarterfinals.

Continental play opened with a 4-2 win over Nasaf Qarshi, followed by a 2-2 draw with Al Duhail, and a 4-0 win over Al Gharafa.

A key return of Brazilian Galino Wenderson to full squad training was noted, with a cautious plan to integrate him gradually to avoid re-injury.

Al Ahli remained second in the West group with seven points, two behind leaders Al Hilal.

Transfer Talk and Future Plans

A urgent request was filed by Jaissle to management for a winter transfer plan as the team scouts offensively minded reinforcements.

Saudi sports daily "Al-Riyadia" reported a decisive meeting between Jaissle and Roy Pedro, the club’s sporting director, to map out the tactical direction.

The coach pressed for an attacking blueprint, and the club agreed to look for offensive pieces in the winter window.

The report notes that Wenderson joined Al Ahli Jeddah in January 2025 from Porto for a deal worth about 50 million euros, signing until 2028.

Since the start of the season, the Brazilian forward has appeared in six matches, scoring none, with injuries hampering his campaign.

Al Ahli's West group tally stands at seven points from two wins and a draw, sitting second, two behind leaders Al Hilal.

Jaissle later filed a further urgent request for squad reinforcement priorities.

Al-Riyadia claims the coach held a critical meeting with the sporting director last Friday to discuss the club’s attacking options.

The coach said the team struggles offensively, and the club gave a nod to signing offensive players during the winter window.

Galino Wenderson has been with Al Ahli since January 2025, a high-profile move from Porto.

To date, he has seven goals and five assists in 24 matches, but persistent injuries have derailed his season.

The Western club holds seven points in Group West, second behind Al Hilal on goal difference.

Emergency plan for the winter transfer window.

The day’s reports also mention a scheduled Doha-Doha trip for the squad for a pre-match training session at the Jassim bin Hamad stadium.

Line-up changes are expected to be gradual to prevent re-injury of Wenderson.

Wenderson joined Al Ahli in early 2025 from Porto in a mega deal worth around €50m, contract through 2028.

The club sits second in the West with seven points after a road filled with injuries and inconsistent results.

Jaissle has requested urgent strategic talks with the management about possible signings.

The Saudi press notes he raised issues about the attack and the need to bolster the squad.

The ongoing saga continues, with Al Ahli looking to keep pace in a tough West group.

Punchline: If Jaissle’s strategy was a sniper rifle, Nour just handed him a blank target—lots of noise, little accuracy.

Punchline: In football as in life, the winter window is real; it’s where dreams get replaced by bookmarks labeled “injuries.”