Eric Gerets, the Belgian football coach, expressed regret over his decision to leave his former club Al Hilal FC for the position of the head coach of the Moroccan national team. In an interview with a Saudi newspaper, Gerets mentioned that it was difficult for him to announce his departure to the president of Al Hilal FC, and he considers his choice for the Moroccan national team a big mistake. He specifically mentioned that he bitterly regrets the experience with the Atlas Lions.
Gerets served as the coach of the Moroccan national team but was dismissed on September 12, 2012, following a 2-0 defeat to Mozambique, which significantly impacted Morocco’s chances of qualifying for the next African Cup of Nations. Despite this setback, Gerets has had a notable coaching career with various European clubs, including Olympique de Marseille, Wolfsburg, and FC Bruges.
