Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, confirmed that the team is ready to face Bani Yas in the 5th matchweek of the ADNOC Professional League, adding that everything is ok and preparations went well despite the short time for preparation after Nasaf Uzbekistan match in AFC Champions league.
The coach described the upcoming match as difficult, because it is against well-organized opponent ability to build counterattacks, stressing the need to focus throughout the ninety minutes, and try to score from the chances to achieve positive result.
He said: “We are always focusing on the identity of the team, we must have the passion and motivation to achieve victory in all matches, and overcome all the difficulties and challenges that we face during matches against all teams.”
Our player, Mateus Lima, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, explained that the preparations for Bani Yas game went well, stressing the need for full focus in all matches in order to achieve the desired results. Mateus Lima promised to work with his teammates and fight hard throughout the match to make the fans happy.