Speaking at the prematch press conference, for Al-Wehdat match in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, our head coach Paulo Sousa, sent his tanks to the host team for the warm reception, indicating that they are facing tough opponent in an important competition.
He said: “Our opponent Al-Wehdat is an organized team in terms of defense and is fierce and aggressive on the individual level. Their best moments are the counterattack, they caused a lot of problems for the opponent, for that we need to focus more”.
He added: “Our team prefers possession and speed, and I expect that the pitch may not help, so we have to make faster decisions. I hope that the players have the required mentality and mindset, efficiency, ambition and passion to win the match, while maintaining identity, creating chances and scoring goals.”
Our player Mateus Lima, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, stated that everyone is fully prepared for the upcoming match against Al-Wehdat of Jordan, promising to give their best on the field, noting that the match will not be easy.
He said: “We are playing against a strong opponent, but our mentality is positive. We will do our best. Competition between players is a good thing. Any player on the field knows what is required and can give his best. The most important thing is to build a winning mentality and continue winning.”
