Jürgen Klopp could take over Al Ittihad: Who will be the next coach?.

Jürgen Klopp could be the new coach of Al Ittihad

According to The Sun: Jürgen Klopp has a strong chance of becoming the new coach of Al Ittihad following Laurent Blanc's dismissal.

The Manchester United legend was only let go after four games into the new season.

Despite helping the club win the national double last year, Blanc was dismissed following a 0:2 defeat against Al Nasr in the Saudi classic, which set the team back three points in the league.

The firing of the French coach was the result of disappointments over results at the start of the season, despite successes in the form of the Saudi Pro League title and the King's Cup in his debut season.

The defeat against Al Nasr was the last straw for the club's management, which decided to quickly part ways with the coach who spent two seasons at Old Trafford and won a Premier League title.

Already after Blanc's dismissal, the management of Al Ittihad showed interest in Klopp.

According to arriyadiyah.com, the German coach, who has built a great reputation at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, is the main candidate for the position.

Klopp's offensive playing style and his ability to interact with superstar players make him the ideal choice for a team with such big stars as Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté.

Other candidates for the position

Klopp's experience in European football could be just what Al Ittihad needs to succeed at both national and international levels.

Despite Klopp's popularity, other candidates for the position are also being considered.

• The Spanish coach Xavi Hernández, who has already had connections to the Saudi Pro League
• The Italian manager Luciano Spalletti
• The Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição
• The former Villarreal coach Unai Emery

Nevertheless, Klopp's experience in managing top teams and his ability to achieve the best results with superstar players make him the most obvious choice.

Blanc's dismissal left little room for error, and the latest appointment of the coach at Al Ittihad is crucial for the club's near future.

In the context of already made high-profile commitments, the new coach must win titles and lead the team to new heights.