Speaking at the prematch press conference our head coach Paulo Sousa, confirmed that the team is ready to face Al Bataeh in the first matchweek of the ADNOC Pro League, at Rashid Stadium on Saturday, stressing the need for a good start in the league
He said, “all players have the motivation to give their best, and that can show the great work we are doing in the training, he added: “I always look for positive and attractive football that creates many scoring opportunities, and attract more fans to support us, to win.”
The coach spoke about the opponent, indicating that Al Bataeh has a coach with clear tactical diversity, noting that he always tries to design strategy that is suitable for each team, stressing the need for full focus in all matches and respecting all competing teams.
From his side our player Renan Victor confirmed that they realize the importance of every match in the league, and they are fully prepared and keen to collect points from the beginning to compete for the title at the end of the season. Renan considered that the first match has great importance, adding that Shabab Alahli has players with high quality, and all of them are ready to fight for the win to make fans happy.