The head coach of "Al-Hilal", Simone Inzaghi, commented on his decision to lead the Saudi club.

"I accepted the challenge and stepped out of my comfort zone after several years at "Inter". I want to change my way of thinking, my style of play, and try something new. There was no other team that I wanted to coach, so I chose "Al-Hilal," quotes Simone from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Additionally, in his debut match at the helm of "Al-Hilal", Inzaghi achieved a draw against Real Madrid in the club World Championship.