Argentine Tactician Marcello Gallardo Snubs Press Conference After Loss to Pitso Mosimane's Abha

• Marcello Gallardo refused to attend the post-match press conference after losing to Abha Club
• Pitso Mosimane secured a crucial 3-1 win over Gallardo's Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League
• Captain Saad Bguir praised Mosimane's leadership and impact on the team since he joined

Al Ittihad's boss, Marcello Gallardo, opted out of facing the press following his team's 3-1 loss against Pitso Mosimane's Abha Club in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, May 3.

The Argentine coach, renowned for his tactical acumen, faced mounting criticism for his team's performance.

Gallardo's decision to skip post-match press conferences and prefer direct interaction with the media may result in repercussions from the league authorities.

Meanwhile, Mosimane was beaming with pride after his team's massive win, which gave them a glimmer of hope to avoid relegation.

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“We played well and showed seriousness and fight from the first moment to the last. This is what we lacked in the previous games. I do not have star [players], and we work according to the tactical plans that we have, and we believe in the spirit of one team, and we showed that today, and we hope to continue with positive results and stay in the league," he said, as quoted by iDiski Times.

As Abha fights to stay afloat in the top tier, captain Saad Bguir has backed Mosimane, praising his leadership and impact on the team. With four tough matches ahead, including a must-win clash against Damac on May 10, Mosimane faces the daunting task of steering his team to safety.

As per SNL24, Bguir believes the South African coach has been instrumental in stabilizing the team and inspiring confidence among the players.

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Under Mosimane's guidance, Abha has shown signs of improvement, with four wins and two draws in his four-month tenure so far.

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Sports Brief reported that Mosimane fired back at a journalist who questioned his defensive strategy following their victory over Al-Fateh on April 7.

Abha rose out of the relegation zone after securing a crucial win against Slaven Bilic's team.

The match's hero was former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Grzegorz Krychowiak, who scored a brace.