Speaking at the prematch press conference, Mahdi Ali, Shabab Alahli head coach, expected tough match against Alwahda in the matchweek 18 of the ADNOC Professional League, indicating that the game is important for both teams.
He said:” Al-Wahda is trying to deficit the gap with the table leader, while we are looking forward to move to better position”.
Mahdi promised the team will fight hard to get the desired result. Regarding the players’ readiness, Mahdi said: “we play a match every two or three days, so we will see the players who are ready to decide about starting lineup.”
Our player Harib Abdullah, who accompanied the coach in the press conference, stressed the importance of the match, and said: “Such games are always difficult for both teams, because each team is looking to win, and is keen to collect points.”
He added, “I expect the match tough match between the two teams. We will do everything we have to achieve the desired goal.”