Red Card Sparks Storm: Jaissle Prepares Al Ahli for Nassr Showdown

Match Reflections

German coach Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli Jeddah voiced strong displeasure with the referee's decision to send off his Brazilian midfielder Roger Ibanez in the clash with Al Fayha, warning the red card will complicate their trip to Al Nassr.

Al Ahli secured a valuable 2-0 win over Al Fayha on Tuesday night, keeping them in the mix in Round 12 of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.

Coach's Take

In the post-match press conference, Jaissle argued Ibanez deserved no red, saying the decision would make their next mission against Al Nassr tougher.

He added absences and the need to rely on a suitable substitute to fill Ibanez’s role.

He also noted injuries from players joining their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Jaissle said the victory was earned to approach the Nassr clash with good morale, but the sending-off unsettled their plans.

The German coach insisted they will begin preparations immediately for Nassr, aware of the difficulty and the opponent's strength.

We are training the team technically and physically to peak, and I am confident the supporters will help us deliver a strong result.

Punchline 1: If referees earned a trophy for drama, that red card could win it by a landslide.

Punchline 2: Don’t worry, coach—we’ll keep the plot moving; the crowd provides the soundtrack even if the whistle steals the show.