Damac are negotiating with former Al-Ittihad coach Fabio Carille to save the team
Informed sources told Okaz newspaper that the board of directors of Damac FC, based in Khamis Mushait, is very close to finalizing the appointment of a new coaching staff. The administration has made significant progress in negotiations with veteran Brazilian coach Fabio Carille, former manager of Al-Ittihad FC, to take over the reins of the first football team. It is expected that the coach will arrive within the next few hours to complete the final procedures and sign the official contracts, provided everything proceeds as planned.
Al-Faris Al-Janoub is experiencing one of its most difficult periods since its promotion to the professional league, suffering a sharp decline in results and performance since the start of the Saudi Professional League this season. The statistics reveal the depth of the crisis the team is facing, having amassed only 12 points after 20 rounds of the competition. This meager tally resulted from a single victory, along with nine draws and ten defeats, placing the team in a precarious position at the bottom of the standings and sounding alarm bells about the very real threat of relegation to the First Division if the situation is not addressed quickly.
Fabio Carille's selection is based on his extensive experience in Saudi football. The Brazilian coach boasts a distinguished coaching record and a deep understanding of the intricacies of Saudi football. Carille previously managed Al-Wahda, and more importantly, he had a long and impactful stint with Al-Ittihad, where he successfully rescued the club from relegation battles and built a strong, competitive team that reached the Arab Club Champions Cup final and challenged for the top spot in the league. This makes him the ideal choice to address the technical and psychological crises that teams often face mid-season.
This move is of paramount importance at this critical juncture, particularly with the start of the second half of the Saudi Professional League season. Damac's management is looking to capitalize on the transfer window and secure an experienced coaching staff to bolster the team's defense and attack. Damac fans are hoping that the Brazilian school of thought, embodied by Carille, known for his tactical pragmatism and defensive discipline, will be the lifeline that restores the club's prestige and ensures its continued presence among Saudi Arabia's elite clubs.
The challenge awaiting Carille, should the contract be finalized, will not be easy. The process will require immediate intervention to boost player morale and improve on-field organization to secure points in the remaining matches. The sporting community in Asir eagerly awaits the official announcement, placing high hopes on the Brazilian coach's expertise to rectify the situation and avert a disastrous relegation scenario.
