The departure of Khorfakkan coach Hassan Abdoulli led to the ADNOC Pro League being left without any Emirati coaches, a rare occurrence compared to previous seasons that featured local coaches such as Dr. Abdullah Masfar, Mehdi Ali, Eid Barout, Mohammed Jalboot, Abdulaziz Al-Anbari, Badr Tabib, Salim Abdulrahman, and others. Abdoulli revealed that his final match with the 'Nsour' was the goalless draw with Al-Nasr in the previous round of the ADNOC Pro League, after he reached an agreement with the club's management to sign another coach to lead the team. 'Emirates Today' highlights the top five direct and indirect factors that influenced the departure of Khorfakkan coach Hassan Abdoulli. These include own goals scored by players, subjective refereeing decisions that affected match outcomes, and significant injuries. An example is the red card shown to the Argentine player Pavlov in the match against Al-Wahda during the Arabian Gulf League (ADIB UAE President's Cup), which was later rescinded by the Referees' Committee. Key factors also included the impact of injuries. The bench. Khorfakkan's weak squad depth contributed to the team's decline in some matches, especially when injuries occurred or tactical changes were needed, leading to modest results and an insufficient points tally. Missed opportunities. Players wasted numerous easy chances, particularly in matches that ended in a loss or draw, causing them to drop points that were within reach. The match against Al-Nasr, where the team missed around seven clear-cut chances, is a prime example. Red cards. Khorfakkan suffered a heavy 2-4 defeat to Kalba, despite leading 2-0 at halftime. The match saw two players sent off—Ahmed Jashk and the Brazilian Lorenzi—which led to the loss of three crucial points. Declining performance. The level of several of Khorfakkan's key players declined compared to the previous season, including Moroccan Tarik Tissoudali after his participation in the Arab Cup in Qatar, as well as Brazilian Lorenzi and Portugueseilton Morty. Goals conceded. Khorfakkan conceded 21 goals in 13 matches, making it the fourth-highest in the current ADNOC Pro League season, revealing a defensive vulnerability and a drop in goalkeeper performance.
