Saudi Pro League Shake-Up: Al-Qadsiah Quietly Plot a Coaching Change
14 December 2025
Despite sitting fifth in the Saudi league, Al-Qadsiah, the Saudi club, is moving to dismiss its Spanish coach Michel Gonzalez, according to Sunday reports.
Saudi daily Al-Riyadia reported that the management aims to sack Gonzalez.
Despite fifth place in the Roshen Saudi Pro League table, with 17 points and ten behind leaders Al-Nassr after nine rounds, change may sweep through the club.
Gonzalez took charge on his return to top-flight football, delivering notable results last season, finishing fourth with 68 points.
Al-Qadsiah also qualified for the Saudi Super Cup but were eliminated in the semi-finals after a 1-5 loss to Al-Ahli.
And this season the team has shown mixed form, losing to Al-Ahli in the league and in the King’s Cup, yet beating Neom, Al-Fateh and Al-Hazm earlier.
Punchline 1: If coaching were sniper work, Gonzalez would need laser sight—on the table, not at the press conference.
Punchline 2: The rumor mill is sharper than this season's crosses; it's aiming for the goal while the team misses the net.
