Al Rayyan replace coach Blanc with Cordova

Tribune News Network DOHA Al Rayyan have replaced their former French coach Laurent Blanc with Nicolas Cordova, former Chilean international, the club sai...

Tribune News NetworkDOHA Al Rayyan have replaced their former French coach Laurent Blanc with Nicolas Cordova, former Chilean international, the club said in a Tweet on Sunday.Under Blanc, who started his Qatar stint in December 2020, Al Rayyan struggled this season and are currently 9th in the 12-team QNB Stars League. The Frenchman guided Al Rayyan to the Amir Cup final, which they lost to Al Sadd on penalties last October but The Lions have been struggling in the ongoing season despite having Colombian James Rodriguez, Steven Nzonzi of France and Algerian Yacine Brahimi in their ranks. The former champions have lost seven games while registering only four wins besides seven draws in a total of 17 matches they have played in the QSL so far.Cordova, who is currently coaching the Qatar U-23 team, will serve as Al Rayyan coach only until the end of the season due to his commitment with the national side, according to a report. He scored Chile’s equaliser when they drew 1-1 with the French side under coach Blanc in Montpellier in 2011.