'We carry a tiger' - Why new Al Ittihad manager Jens Wissing is ready to huntA new era has begun at Al Ittihad, with 38-year-old German Jens Wissing taking charge of the Jeddah giants as they look to bounce back after last seasons disappointing title defence.Perhaps a little unknown to fans of the Roshn Saudi League, Wissing comes to the Kingdom following his debut senior managerial job, with Japans Gamba Osaka.Certainly, his appointment represents a new direction for Al Ittihad, who will be out to mount a challenge to reclaim the RSL title they lifted two seasons ago.With that in mind, we break down what Wissing should bring to the club, and why the 2024-25 RSL champions felt he was the right man to succeed Sergio Conceicao.--------Winning MentalityThe first responsibility of any coach is to win games and subsequently titles, and Wissing arrives having already captured a continental title only six months into his senior coaching career.That was achieved a few months back, ironically in Saudi Arabia, when his Gamba Osaka side defeated Al Nassr in the final of the AFC Champions League Two.However, as an assistant to Roger Schmidt at PSV Eindhoven, Wissing lifted the KNVB Cup, and then Portugals Primeira Liga with Benfica.For sure, hes under no illusions as to what is expected at a club as huge as Al Ittihad.What is our identity? Its long history, its tradition, its a lot of titles, its winning mentality, Wissing told the players at their pre-season camp in Spain.Let us enjoy working together. Football is joy. Of course, we want to have success, we have to win games, and we want to win something.New Coach for a New EraAl Ittihad have won two RSL titles in the past four seasons, but they are now at a fresh juncture in their storied history.Their success during the previous period was headlined by names such Karim Benzema, NGolo Kante, Abderrazak Hamdallah and Ahmed Hegazi; all veteran, experienced players well into their 30s. But theyre all players that have now departed the club.Spearheaded by CEO Domingos Soares de Oliveira, Al Ittihad have deliberately looked to lower the age profile of the squad, seeking to chart a new path and direction - and that required a new profile of manager to go with it.Karim Benzema captained Al Ittihad brilliantly to the 2024-25 RSL titleSoares was CEO at Benfica when Wissing was their assistant coach, and that helped inform the decision to appoint the 38-year-old.We have known Mr. Wissing for a while, and I worked with him in the past, Soares said. We know that he is a young coach who is very talented and ambitious, and he has a strong desire to succeed with Al Ittihad.Next GenerationPart of Wissings brief is to transition between eras, something he did successfully at Gamba Osaka, with the best example being his decision to replace goalkeeper Masaaki Higashiguchi and attacker Takashi Usami.Both were former Japan internationals with a combined 700-plus club appearances. Yet, in their stead, came an 18-year-old and 22-year-old, respectively.In an interview with the J.League, Wissing spoke about how he handled this balance between experience and youth.Portugal starlet Roger Fernandes should benefit from Jens Wissing's faith in youthWe have great players with a lot of experience in our squad, and they bring a lot of knowledge and quality to our squad, and they are very important for the young players, he said. But I would say theres a really natural competition in our team.Our experienced players are very open to guide [the younger players], to lead them, but theyre also very open to support them and to give them space to develop and play for our team.We have already made some changes in some positions; we are playing with a very young goalkeeper, who is 18 years old. So I have a very good experience with that.--------IntensityYou can see it in his eyes when he speaks: everything Wissing does he does with intensity, and he wants his teams to reflect that.The overarching principle is to attack and defend together, he said in an interview with Germanys Kicker earlier this year. This means that everything on the pitch must happen at the right moment with great tactical cohesion and the necessary intensity.Elements such as dynamic positioning, verticality, counter-pressing, and compact, ball-oriented defending play a crucial role.Its no surprise that Wissing came through the Red Bull Salzburg system. Given that, and his recognition of Al Ittihads standing, he seems set to be a hit with the RSL clubs vociferous support.The badge carries a tiger - [what are] the characteristics of a tiger? Wissing said during the recent training camp in Spain. Very powerful. Dominant. Patient, sometimes passive.But if he hunts, he goes full power without hesitating. Without hesitating.We have to take these characteristics and put it on the pitch. Because we are all wearing the shirt, and we have to be proud of it - always.

Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesGianni Infantinos position as FIFA President is under immense pressure following his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.Infantinos latest proposal involved private investment in FIFAs competitions, offering nations $40 million to support the plan.However, the FIFA President has already scrapped the idea after receiving backlash from many countries and governing bodies.As pressure mounts over his future, Infantino is set to hold talks with the Donald Trump administration this week.Photo by Catherine Ivill AMA/Getty ImagesGianni Infantino is seeking help from the Donald Trump administrationBen Jacobs has reported that Gianni Infantino is seeking Donald Trumps support to ease pressure on his presidency.Gianni Infantino is set to hold a meeting with senior figures in the Trump administration as he seeks support to continue at FIFA, Jacobs wrote.Infantino has already been calling federations for public support as pressure grows for him to resign.Infantino and Trump have a close relationship following their work on the 2026 World Cup in the United States.Receiving support from the United States president would certainly strengthen Infantinos case to continue in his role.However, the Welsh and English FAs have already withdrawn support for Infantino, with many nations expected to follow suit.Read more:TalkingPoints staff predict the 2026/27 EFL Championship table there are some very bold callsFirst FIFA member association to pull support from Gianni Infantinos Presidency revealedThe GOAT MLS fans all say the same thing after Lionel Messis first game since the World Cup

India's injury woes have opened the door for one of domestic cricket's most persistent performers, with Auqib Nabi named as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement in the Test squad for Sri Lanka.The Jammu and Kashmir seamer earns a maiden senior call-up after years of prolific returns in red-ball cricket. Bumrah was ruled out of the two-Test series after failing to fully recover from the left-knee issue he sustained during the ODI series in England.With the BCCI medical team advising caution, the selectors turned to a bowler whose weight of wickets had made him impossible to ignore any longer.MAKE YOUR BET WITH DAFABET AND GET UP TO 200% WELCOME BONUSFor the 29-year-old, the call represents the culmination of a long and often frustrating wait for recognition. Having dominated the Ranji Trophy for two seasons, Nabi now stands on the brink of a Test debut on turning tracks that could suit his disciplined seam bowling.Add The Sporting News as a preferred news sourceWho is Auqib Nabi?Nabi hails from a remote village in the Baramulla district of Kashmir, and his rise marks a significant moment for the region's cricket.He becomes only the third player from Jammu and Kashmir to receive a senior India call-up, following in the footsteps of Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik.A right-arm seamer built on accuracy and relentless lines rather than express pace, Nabi has been the standout red-ball bowler in the country over the past two years.His domestic consistency earned him a lucrative Delhi Capitals contract worth 8.4 crore rupees at the IPL 2026 auction, though he failed to take a wicket in five matches for the franchise.Auqib Nabi Ranji Trophy recordIt is in the Ranji Trophy that Nabi has made his name emphatically. He has claimed 104 wickets across the last two seasons, a haul that dwarfs most of his contemporaries and reflects a bowler operating at a level well above the domestic norm.In the 2024-25 campaign he took 44 wickets at a remarkable average of 13.93, with the next best seamer some way behind on 35.He followed that with 60 wickets in the 2025-26 season to finish as the tournament's leading wicket-taker, a run that included a stunning 7 for 24 against Rajasthan.Back-to-back rippers Karun Nair Smaran Ravichandran Auqib Nabi and J&K are on a roll in the Final Updates https://t.co/G0ytZLEyNB@IDFCFIRSTBank | #RanjiTrophypic.twitter.com/r9QAH28O8f BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 26, 2026Auqib Nabi career highlightsNabi's crowning achievement came in guiding Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season.His 60 wickets were the driving force behind a historic campaign that ended with victory over Karnataka in the final at Hubballi.His prowess has not been confined to the four-day game. He announced himself in the season-opening Duleep Trophy for North Zone by taking four wickets in four balls, and impressed with the white ball too, claiming 15 wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.Nabi also featured for India A against Sri Lanka A, taking six wickets in two unofficial Tests to press his case further.Having long spoken of the deflation of being overlooked despite his numbers, Nabi now has the recognition his performances demanded, with a Test cap potentially within reach in Galle.DafabetMAKE YOUR BET WITH DAFABET AND GET UP TO 200% WELCOME BONUSCLICK TO BET

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