Speaking at the prematch press conference our head coach Marko Nikolic, explained that the team is ready to face Al-Bataeh in the 3rd matchweek of ADNOC Pro League at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium at 5:20 p.m. on Sunday.
The coach stressed that the match is important, and they have to fight to secure the three points, pointing out that more players are ready and this will give them more options for the match list.
The coach stated that the break was positive, and they played friendly match, Regarding the absence of Majed Nasser, the coach said: “he is the team leader, and always supporting teammates even if he is out of action, am confident other goalkeepers will proof themselves.
Our player Federico Cartabia, who accompanied the coach in the press conference, stated that the match will not be easy, but they will do the best to achieve three points that are considered very important.
He said: “as champions of the last edition, we must always appear in the best condition, and fight to be always on the top”.