Rodgers enjoyed his first Eastern Derby as Al Qadsiah boss, watching his team secure local bragging rights with a commanding performance at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium. Goals from Nahitan Nandez, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Julian Quinones, and Julian Weigl sealed the comprehensive win, extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches since the Northern Irishman's appointment.
The East Coast club now sits fourth in the Roshn Saudi League, three points off the summit, though Rodgers is keeping focus on building a team that 'starts very fast and finishes very strong.' Despite the impressive result and their position in the table, the former Liverpool manager emphasized the team's mentality and physicality rather than premature championship ambitions.