Speaking at the press conference heading to the upcoming match against Al Gharafa, in the third matchweek of the AFC Champions League Group C, head coach, Mahdi Ali stated that the next match is very important for his team, pointing out that they will face the top table team in the group and looking forward to getting positive result to keep their hopes alive.
Mahdi Ali said: “We will play with a different formation and some changes in the lineup, the result is important for us and we need to get good result”.
He added:” opponent is a well-organized team and has experience in this competition. I wish the players will give their best.
Mahdi concluded:” we will focus on our team and regardless of the opponent, we must be fully ready.”
Our player Yahya Alghasani who accompanied the coach in the press conference said: “the match is important, we are working hard with the coach in training, and will fight to achieve a positive result and qualify for the next stage”.
He added: ”m always ready when the team needs me, thanks to for the draw last game and hope can win next games”.