Carille begins his mission with Damac with great optimism
In his first media appearance, the new manager of Damac FC, Brazilian Fabio Carille, expressed his immense happiness at returning to Saudi Arabia for a new coaching experience in the Saudi Professional League. During the press conference held on Wednesday ahead of the team's anticipated match against Al-Taawoun, Carille confirmed that his previous experience in Saudi Arabia had been "exceptional," and that the decision to return with his family through the "Knights of the South" (Damac FC) was a positive and motivating step for everyone.
Carille's background and history in Saudi stadiums
Fabio Carille is no stranger to Saudi football, boasting an impressive resume and previous experience in the Saudi Professional League. His first stint in the Kingdom began with Al-Wehda in 2018, before he moved on to manage one of the league's biggest clubs, Al-Ittihad, from February 2020 to August 2021. During his time with Al-Ittihad, Carille successfully revived the team's competitiveness and led them to the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup, earning him the respect and admiration of Saudi fans. Carille is known for his ability to build a solid defensive system and a highly organized tactical approach, qualities he hopes to implement with his new team, Damac.
The importance of contracts in light of the development of the Roshan League
Carille's arrival at Damac comes at a time when the Saudi Professional League is experiencing a historic boom across all fronts, attracting some of the world's most prominent football stars and coaches. This significant development has noticeably raised the level of competition, making every match a formidable challenge. Signing a coach of Carille's experience and caliber represents a strategic move by Damac's management to bolster the team's competitive edge and reaffirms the club's ambitions to achieve a high ranking befitting its name. The Brazilian coach's expertise is expected to contribute to raising the players' technical and tactical levels, instilling in them the confidence needed to face the league's strongest teams.
First task and future aspirations
Carille explained that he began working immediately upon his arrival, holding a meeting with his coaching staff and management to review all aspects of the team and identify its strengths and weaknesses. He noted that the upcoming match against Al-Taawoun in the 22nd round of the Roshan League, scheduled for Thursday evening, is "important and crucial," emphasizing that he will work with complete focus to achieve a positive result. He added, "I feel very excited about this experience, and I am convinced that we are capable of achieving positive results. My primary task is to give the players confidence and support, and I am confident that they will give their best on the pitch." Before this match, Damac occupies fifteenth place with 12 points and is striving to improve its position in the standings and move away from the relegation zone.
