Al-Tawoun dismisses Lazetic and appoints Hussein following historic defeat
Al-Tawoun FC has officially sacked Serbian coach Zarko Lazetic following a heavy six-goal defeat against Al-Hilal. This decisive move comes after a string of poor results that left the club in a precarious position within the league standings.
Dismissal and New Appointment Details
Lazetic becomes the first coach dismissed in the Saudi Professional League for the 2026/2027 season. The club announced the termination of his contract, expressing gratitude for his service while acknowledging the need for a change in direction to improve performance.
Syrian coach Jehad Hussein has been appointed as his successor. Hussein is a familiar figure at the club, having played for the first team between 2014 and 2019, and previously managing the under-21 squad. His intimate knowledge of the club's culture is seen as a positive factor for future stability.
Performance Context
This loss marked Al-Tawoun's fourth defeat of the season, prompting urgent action from the management to halt the slide. The appointment of Hussein is aimed at revitalizing the team's spirit and tactical approach.
The team will now face upcoming fixtures under Hussein's leadership, with high expectations to secure points and stabilize their position in the league table.
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