![DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 05 JANUARY 2020. Practise of the UAE National Footbal team at the UAE Football Association HQ in Al Khawaneej. Coach Ivan Jovanovic. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: John McAuley. Section: Sport.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LP6VKOGPV7V6JPKKSNBKIGHCGE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7b11ff44768388956a246e8e3e2b7feb5dc92e0dee9b7f4da761f4f157c4cf5c&width=400&height=225)
Ivan Jovanovic, centre, was sacked as UAE manager before taking charge of a game. Antonie Robertson / The National
Ivan Jovanovic, centre, was sacked as UAE manager before taking charge of a game. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE FA face crucial decision when appointing the next national team manager
With a World Cup qualifying campaign in need of rescuing, the new manager will need to make an instant impact when football resumes