“I have no comment on this matter,” Brendan Rodgers on Saudi Arabia speculation

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·4. April 2026

“I have no comment on this matter,” Brendan Rodgers on Saudi Arabia speculation

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has addressed the increasing speculation linking him with the Head Coach job at the Saudi Arabian national side ahead of this summer’s World Cup Finals…

Al Shabab v Al Qadsiah: Saudi Pro League RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 31: Brendan Rodgers team Manager of Al-Qadsiah FC during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Shabab FC and Al Qadsiah at Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium Saudi Arabia: Photo: Abdullah Ahmed

“I have no comment on this matter,” Brendan Rodgers said when he was quizzed about the gossip that he could be offered the job as head Coach for the Saudi Arabia national side to lead the country in this summer’s World Cup Finals.

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Pressure is mounting on current Head Coach Herve Renard after a 4-0 hammering at home to Egypt with the Saudi’s also losing to Serbia.

Brendan Rodgers, new manager at Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah. Photo Al Qadsiah FC

The Frenchman remains unpopular after previously leaving the Saudi job to take over the French Women’s Team before returning to the job. Now with fears growing that the team might be humiliated in their World Cup group alongside Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde, there are increasing calls to appoint the former Celtic manager who has made a massive impact in the Saudi Pro-League winning 13 and drawing four of his 17 games in charge to propel Al-Qadsiah into contention for the title.

“I am committed to my contract and working with Al Qadsiah and I look forward to giving my all in the coming period,” Rodgers continued as crucially he voiced his support for the Saudi national side.

“I believe that the Saudi national team is capable of delivering a strong tournament. They have a distinguished group of players along with highly experienced coaching staff, which gives me great confidence in their ability to perform admirably and deliver outstanding performances during the World Cup competition,” the former Celtic manager said.

Brendan Rodgers, photo Al Qadsiah Saudi Club@AlQadsiahEN

Legendary Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Al-Deayea, who played in four World Cups and won a staggering 178 caps, has proposed a managerial change to happen before the World Cup Final and reckons that Brendan Rodgers is the only man for the job.

“How much longer can anyone defend Renard? He has not offered anything noteworthy,” Al-Deayea said. “He left us for his women’s team and somehow we took him back again.

“The defeats are on him and reflect the mistakes of the Saudi Football Federation. I don’t understand why he is still our manager. We need a change in leadership and management ahead of the World Cup.

“The Federation should go to Brendan Rodgers immediately and immediately allow him to take over all the preparations for the World Cup. He is the coach we need.”

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