The Lithuanian Valdas Drambauskas is the coach of Sabah who is preparing to make his Champions League debut against Manchester United on Thursday. His professional career began unexpectedly through a television competition, which opened the doors to the world of football for him.
Drambauskas will lead Sabah in this historic match against one of the most prestigious teams in European football. The match marks the first time the club participates in the main phase of the most important European competition.
The unconventional trajectory of the Lithuanian coach, who gained recognition through a television program before moving to Azerbaijan, contrasts with the usual scenario of elite coaches. This unusual way of entering the profession makes his story particularly notable.
The match against Manchester United represents the culmination of a career that began humbly in a television competition and now places him against one of the biggest teams in world football.
