Unconvincing Conceicao? Jaissle Poised to Write History, Says Al-Ittihad Legend
9 March 2026
Conceicao Under Scrutiny
Hamad Al-Muntasheri, a legend of Al-Ittihad, says Sergio Conceicao has not yet delivered the level expected from the club this season. He adds that German Matthias Jaissle, coach of Al-Ahli, could be the one to write history.
Conceicao took charge after four rounds of the Saudi Pro League season, replacing Laurent Blanc, but he faces sharp criticism for the team\'s fluctuating form.
Al-Muntasheri notes that Conceicao has had time to refine details, yet has not proven his credentials to date. He also says Conceicao now knows all players and matters around the squad, but his papers have yet to be stamped.
On locker room talk, he says there is no crisis and Conceicao has become closer to the players.
Regarding Jaissle, he says Al-Ahli is moving forward with him, that he has changed the team\'s mentality, and that he could be a strong candidate to win all titles this season.
He concludes that Al-Ahli is the most entertaining side and could write history with them.
In short, the veteran analyst hints that this campaign could redefine both clubs and Saudi football, depending on how the season unfolds.
Punchline 1: If Conceicao\'s plan were a pizza, it\'s still in the oven and we\'re all waiting for slices. Punchline 2: Jaissle\'s history-writing is so fast that the history books might file a bookmark request.
