Vitor Pereira snags best coach of April, ends Jorge Jesus’ winning streak

Pereira's tactical skills shine as Al-Shabab outperforms, while Al-Hilal's winning streak comes to an abrupt halt.
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2024-04-30 11:49:11

Vitor Pereira outshone Jorge Jesus to win the Best Coach of April award in the Saudi Championship. Pereira’s Al-Shabab played four matches last month, claiming three wins and a draw, scoring nine goals while conceding only once.

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Jorge Jesus’ Al-Hilal also remained undefeated, securing three wins, scoring ten goals, but conceding two. Despite their efforts, Al-Hilal fell short of clinching the coaching accolade, ending Jesus’ six-month winning streak since November 2023.

The Saudi League praised Pereira’s approach. “Vitor’s tactical brilliance really stood out in April, making him a standout choice for this month,” a league spokesperson stated.

Al-Hilal leads the standings with 80 points, while Al-Shabab is ninth with 38 points. Pereira’s key victory was a 3-1 win over Marcelo Gallardo’s Al-Ittihad, highlighting Al-Shabab’s capabilities under his guidance.

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