Jovanovic, 57, inked a six-month deal in December as replacement for Bert van Marwijk in the wake of the Dutchman’s dismal start to World Cup 2022 qualifying’s second round and group-stage exit at the 24th Gulf Cup. The two-time former Al Nasr tactician, however, witnessed March and June’s fixtures cancelled because of coronavirus.
A new national team committee at the UAE Football Association then this week recommended the Serbian’s dismissal. A statement by the governing body declared they would sign a replacement in the “coming period”