Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, described the return to competition as a great moment. Speaking during the pre-match press conference ahead of the team’s match against Al Wahda, he said that the upcoming encounter represents one of the biggest challenges for his side, given the strength of the opponent and the high technical quality of their players.
The coach explained that the match will require Shabab Al Ahli players to deliver their best possible performance both individually and collectively, stressing that the team’s primary objective is to secure victory and claim all three points.
He added:
“We have great confidence in the team, and we realize that this stage of the season represents crucial moments. I believe everyone will be ready for this challenge, especially our fans, whose support we look forward to as we aim to achieve a win that may be difficult, but is certainly very important.”
