Crespo enhanced the positive atmosphere inside the Boss “Al-Zaeem’s” system.. Khaled Issa: We don’t feel any pressures because we represent Al Ain and we’re well aware of what is expected of us at Rashid Stadium
The designated places for Ainawi fans in the match against Shabab Al Ahli will be filled spontaneously
Al Ain and UAE national team goalkeeper, Khaled Issa, stated that the changes witnessed by the first football team at the technical management level coincided with the FIFA Days, with the Argentine Hernan Crespo taking over the team’s leadership. He managed to strengthen the positive atmosphere that the team has been experiencing since the start of this season. My testimony may not be impartial in him as a coach and a former international player with his name and history. Yesterday, I and my “international” colleagues actually entered the training atmosphere under Crespo’s leadership, and I experienced the spirit of challenge and enthusiasm with my fellow players during the training. I hope this will be reflected in the team’s performance and results until the end of this season in a way that aligns with Al Ain loyal fans’ aspirations.
Commenting on a question about the secret of Khaled Issa’s excellence with the UAE national team during international matches, he said: “Certainly, we are required to do our best in all challenges, whether we play under the name of the national team or the club. This is dictated by duty, and I told you before that we are humans, and errors are possible in football, especially since decisions are sometimes made in a split second, whether for players on the field or referees. I thank God for the good performance for me and my teammates in the UAE national team during the last two matches, and I congratulate them on their outstanding performance. I ask Allah, the Almighty, to enable us to continue with the same performance and spirit to serve the UAE national team and the club.”
Responding to a question about whether there are pressures on the team to return from Rashid Stadium with three points, he said: “There are no pressures on Al Ain because everyone knows well what is required of them and trusts in the capabilities of Al Ain’s system. We must know our potentialities in those matches, regardless of what happened recently, because this is past. In those confrontations, as I said to you, we must realize our status and the team’s character always tips our balance.”
“I played for Al Ain since about 11 years, but in the last two seasons, I notice a remarkable support, great determination and strong support from Al Ain fans to ignite our enthusiasm in all matches. In particular, they support us in the matches against non-competitive teams before those “derby” and “classico” matches because they are distinguished and enjoy the ideal cheering culture with their wonderful attendance and continuous and strong support. Al Ain fans do not need an invitation to stand behind The Boss “Al-Zaeem” because they’re well aware of their important and influential role in bringing the team to the top. I’m confident that the designated areas for Ainawi fans at Rashid Stadium will be filled spontaneously,” Khaled Issa concluded.
