Shabab Al Ahli coach Paulo Sousa started the press conference for tomorrow’s match against Al Ittihad by expressing his happiness at being in Saudi Arabia and participating in the AFC Champions League, expecting highly competitive match between two strong teams.
The coach described the opponent as strong team, with a number of world-class players, possesses numerous tactical solutions, is adept at playing in small spaces, stating that they are fully prepared for the game.
He said: “We have developed a lot this season. We realize that we must be at our maximum strength defensively, and our offensive work has witnessed a noticeable improvement, as we have succeeded in creating many opportunities during the matches we have played. We must be courageous and effective to achieve a good result.”
