French Coach Forges a Wake-Up Call: Neom’s Stars Put Under Pressure After 3-0 Loss to Al-Ahli

Match fallout

The French coach Christophe Galtier cut a furious figure after Neom's 3-0 defeat to Al-Ahli Jeddah in Round 18 of the Roshen Saudi League.

"I'll implement strong tactical decisions in the coming period, pulling some players for poor form and repeated errors," he said in the post-match press conference.

He recalled the previous match against Al Shabab, noting several individual mistakes he had warned about, and warned that several players will be left out soon.

"Players will learn my decisions in the days ahead, as errors are repeated game after game," he added, promising clarity and discipline for the squad.

He mentioned that some veterans understand the value of the Saudi league, but warned that others do not and may take the league's strength lightly.

"We have good young players, but I won't rush them into action to avoid catastrophic results," he concluded.

Punchline 1: If Galtier’s bench were a sniper, it would be called in only for precision, not for show.
Punchline 2: In football, as in comedy, you don’t bomb the crowd—unless you’re aiming for a standing ovation after the substitutions.