DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini has been unable to return to Qatar and will miss the next match. war in this regionthe club announced on Thursday.
The Italian coach, who was out of the country for family reasons, will miss Friday’s Qatar Stars League match against Umm Salal.
Assistant coaches will take on first-team duties in matches, but Al-Sad said: “We will continue to make arrangements for the coach to return at the earliest possible opportunity.” said on social media.
Mancini, who won the European Championship as Italy national team coach in 2021, Hired by Al Sadd Last November.
The club announced that arrangements had been made for Mancini to leave the club after the first leg. AFC Champions League Elite Match Due to family medical issues. ” That game, scheduled for early last week, was postponed.
“Due to recent local developments, Mancini departed as scheduled. However, due to flight conditions, he has not yet been able to return home,” the club said in a statement.
Until now, commercial flights suspended or severely restricted In the following areas US and Israeli attacks Regarding retaliatory attacks on Iran, Israel, and the Gulf states.
Tourists, business travelers, migrant workers, and religious pilgrims are stranded in hotels, airports, and cruise ships.
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