While respecting the competitor’s ambitions, I trust Al-Zaeem’s capabilities to qualify.. Crespo: Our game against Ittihad Kalba is a perfect opportunity to announce our strong comeback
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Al Ain’s coach, the Argentinian Hernan Criso, said that his team’s preparations to face Ittihad Kalba are going well. We are meeting for the fourth time this season, and during the past three games, the competitor confirmed that it is a good team, but we trust our capabilities and we will work to show our best, in order to achieve our goal and qualifying for the semi-finals of the UAE President’s Cup Football Competition.
Replying to a question about the unsatisfactory level of the team in the last game against Sharjah after making a modification to the starting lineup, he said: “In the introductory press conference for that game, I mentioned that it is not easy to return to playing official games after the break, for Laba comeback from injury, Soufiane Rahimi, Kaku and all the “international players”. After a long period of absence, Laba cannot give 100% of his performance. I believe that we did not appear in the first 25 minutes at the required level against Sharjah as we were before. So, we are required to improve our performance and quickly, especially in the knockout stage in which we must change our playing style in terms of mentality in defending our identity and showing the team’s character. I see that tomorrow’s game is a good opportunity to announce a strong comeback.”
At the end, he sent a message to Al Ain fans saying: “Al Ain fans have an ideal culture of cheering and are well aware that our next match is very important, in a precious tournament that means a lot to everyone. The final will also be hosted by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. Our goal together is to reach the final and win the title. We are well aware of what is required in order to achieve our goal. We need Al Ain fans who love the logo, which is embodied in the best and most influential stand scene.”
