Rodgers Targets Saudi Title with Al-Qadsia, Promising Attacking Football
17 December 2025
Rodgers Opens a New Chapter in Saudi Arabia
The Northern Irishman Brendan Rodgers is the new Al-Qadsia coach in Saudi Arabia, beginning his first coaching spell outside Britain with high hopes.
Al-Qadsia recently announced Rodgers would take charge, succeeding Spaniard Michel Gonzalez, who led the team since 2023.
Rodgers said that from the moment he arrived he felt a family atmosphere with the staff and everyone he met taking good care of them.
He added via the club's official channels that the Saudi Pro League has many wonderful players and world-class coaches.
The former Liverpool boss noted that when analysts study matches the level of competition here is high.
He is excited to work in this league against big clubs and top managers in the competition.
His aim with Al-Qadsia is to win a title and to be a strong challenger from the first game of his tenure.
He says the team wants to finish the season as high as possible while delivering the attacking football they will play.
Rodgers also mentions challenges like climate and atmosphere, but is enthusiastic about the experience of leading one of the league's biggest clubs.
Finally he thanks Michel Gonzalez for his work and pledges to continue the club's evolution.
The challenge now is to balance tradition with a modern attacking style that keeps fans energized.
Punchline: Rodgers’ plan is simple—attack first, sunscreen second.
Punchline 2: If this works, the league might need a new calendar to handle all the celebrations.
