Hi Koura – Managing teams requires integrated strategies that combine global knowledge and local talent, so Matthias Jaisse, who takes over the leadership of Al-Ahly at a crucial stage in his career, is fully aware of how the importance of achieving a balance between them.
While he tries to improve the performance of the team by attracting the best foreign players, he also pays special attention to the development of local players, which he expressed by saying:
“We are certainly not just looking for or relying on foreign stars. We have a lot of Saudi players on our wish list, and we rely on our academy. “This is the vision of the club and the country – raising the level of Saudi talent. “
“Great foreign players can help young Saudis grow. “Working with academy talent, and trying to support their career path, is something I've become accustomed to since my time in Salzburg.”
“Apart from a few outstanding international players such as Firas, we have two players from the Saudi Under-21 national team in our squad – such as Mohammed Suleiman and Abdul Karim Darcy – and I am delighted to see how quickly in which they develop.
“The standard of Saudi players, and the league in general, has definitely improved even in the very short time I've been here. “It's impressive how quickly the Rushen Professional League has evolved.”
