The performance and results of Kalba FC have declined significantly in the current season of the Professional League, particularly after the conclusion of the 15th round, where the team suffered a 1-3 defeat against Ajman. This loss brought the club closer to the relegation zone, freezing their points tally at 16 and placing them 11th. This downturn led the management of Kalba to decide to part ways with Serbian coach Vuk Razović and appoint Iraqi coach Ghazi Fadhil Al-Shamri to lead 'The Tigers'. Behind these results and the dismissal decision are seven indicators identified by 'Emirates Today', as follows: Mental State. Kalba suffered from a lack of mental stability among the players, as well as the technical staff. The team appeared in many matches with an unstable mindset, even in games where they achieved acceptable results, which negatively reflected on the overall performance. Physical Fitness. The team's results were affected by the players not maintaining a consistent and high level of physical fitness. This was evident in a lower percentage of ball possession, difficulty building attacks from the back, and ultimately reaching the opponent's goal, with frequent reliance on long balls. Weak Attacking Line. Kalba's attack is considered one of the weakest in the league, having scored only 15 goals so far. This is attributed to coach Razović's near-exclusive reliance on one striker, the Iranian Shahryar, and also to adopting a 5-4-1 formation in most matches, which reduced attacking effectiveness. Unstable Formations. Razović's choices showed a weakness in the stability of the starting lineup, as some formations were unrealistic and lacked rotation. Additionally, several prominent players did not get sufficient playing time, such as Abdel Salam Mohamed, the Brazilian Caio, Ahmed Amer, and others. Overconfidence. The team lived in a state of overconfidence following their good results until the seventh round, when they had accumulated 11 points, without a precise reading of the competition's variables or monitoring the development of other teams. This contributed to a lack of proper preparation for the next stage of the season. Excessive Defense. The technical staff relied on an imbalanced defensive style in most matches, both home and away, which led to a reduction in attacking intent and fewer chances of achieving victories, especially in evenly matched games. Lack of Technical Development. There was an absence of gradual development in the team's performance, which is one of the primary roles of any technical staff throughout the season. Furthermore, the level of some influential players declined noticeably without clear solutions. Kalba's fans hope that the new phase under the leadership of Iraqi coach Ghazi Fadhil Al-Shamri will help correct the course and restore balance.
