"Following the recent developments in the region, Mancini departed as scheduled. However, due to the flight situation, he has not yet been able to return. Commercial flights have been halted or heavily restricted in the region following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf states."
"The Italian coach, who had been out of the country on a family matter, will miss Friday's match against Umm Salal in the Qatar Stars League. An assistant coach will handle first-team duties for the game while coordination will continue for the coach's return at the earliest available opportunity."
Roberto Mancini, Al-Sadd's Italian coach, is unable to return to Qatar following a family medical matter that required him to leave the country. His departure coincided with escalating regional tensions involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf states. These developments have severely disrupted commercial flight operations throughout the region. An assistant coach will manage first-team duties for Friday's Qatar Stars League match against Umm Salal. Al-Sadd stated coordination continues for Mancini's return at the earliest opportunity. The flight restrictions have stranded numerous tourists, business travelers, migrant workers, and religious pilgrims across hotels, airports, and cruise ships.
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