We have full respect for Al Wahda Club and we are well aware of how important the Derby match is for the fans of Al Ain Club
We had enough time to rehabilitate and we have full confidence in the capabilities of the group to compensate for the absent players
Vladimir Ivić, who is the Serbian head coach of Al Ain first football team, emphasized that claiming the title of ADNOC Pro League football tournament represents a priority for the team through this season, he also stressed over the importance of playing vs Al Wahda Club during the 8th round of competition of ADNOC Pro League football tournament, he also emphasized over his full confidence in the capabilities of the group to compensate for the absent players.
During the pre-match’s introductory press conference, the Serbian head coach of Al Ain Club said the following statement: “We have full respect for Al Wahda Club, taking into consideration that it is a big football team and the have brilliant players and a distinguished head coach, we are also well aware that the derby match will always be difficult and hold a special importance in the eyes of our fans, our club, and everyone else.”
Al Ain Club’s Serbian head coach described the performance of his team in the final match of Pro League Cup vs Al Wahda Club as one of the best matches they played during the past season, he also pointed out to the numerous number of scoring attempts which were created by Al Ain Club during that match. He attributed losing points when they played vs Al Wasl Club and Shabab Al Ahli Club during ADNOC Pro League to not being able to take advantage of the created scoring attempts, he also emphasized over his confidence in the capabilities of his players and their commitment in the local and Asian tournaments. Al Ain Club’s Serbian head coach said the following statement: “Sometimes we deliver a brilliant performance and never get match three points.”
The Serbian head coach of Al Ain first football team explained that the consecutive powerful matches grants the team high confidence and the young players acquire more experience, he also pointed out that the six days between the matches vs Saudi Al Ittihad and UAE Al Wahda Club granted suitable time to recover and to prepare. Over the absence of Abdoul Karim Traoré, who is the team’s Malian defensive midfielder, and Djordje Skoko, who is the team’s Serbian center back defender, the Serbian head coach added the following statement: “We have other players who will compensate for their absence, I also have full confidence that they will be doing their duties with the best possible manner for the sake of serving their team.”
