It is Only 3 Points from the Top Spot.. Rebrov: We Understand the Fans’ Dissatisfaction with the Team’s Feeble Results Compared to Last Season’s Achievements

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I Trust My Players’ Genuine Potentials Despite Not Showing that in the Recent Matches

We Must Be More Serious and Concentrate in the Coming Matches

We Hold Periodic Meetings to Serve the Best interests of the Team and Care for the Player’s Affairs

“I have full confidence in my team players’ genuine potential although they did not show that on the pitch during the recent matches,” Sergiy Rebrov opened the pre-match press conference of matchweek 9 of ADNOC Pro League against Khorfakkan Team.

Ahead of the match scheduled to be held on Friday, 4th November 2022, the Boss head coach pointed out that the coaching teams have periodic meetings to assist players as part of their role to take care of the players’ affairs.

He added: “We all must work hand in hand and be more serious. We should show high levels of concentration not only on the match day but also in the pre-match training sessions ahead of the official matches.”

“We have enough strength to do it. We will boost our efforts in favor of our loyal fans. We do understand the fans’ dissatisfaction due to the feeble results compared to results achieved in the past season.”

He also stated that the difference in points between Al Ain Team and the top-spot team is only three points. He stressed that this pushes us to be more serious regardless of which team we are playing against and their spot on the standing table of the league.   

Sergiy Rebrov described the ADNOC Pro League as strong compared to other leagues like the Ukrainian and the Hungarian League, where they usually have two contenders to win the title.

“Here, we have a completely different situation. Before kicking off the new season, 5 or 6 teams announced that sights were set on winning the league title. However, they did not only make such an announcement, but they are also working hard to improve the performance of their teams and players,” he commented.

He reemphasized that the UAE football league is very strong. “As you see, the point difference with the top team is only three points. Therefore, we must work together to be stronger and support each other. We must do our best, given that we did not lose that many points. We must continue working hard and be serious given the fans’ support, who are always behind the team in all stadiums.”

As for the players expected not to play the match due to injury, he said: “As I always say, players often suffer from minor injuries and simple issues. Therefore, we will assess their conditions ahead of the match. Indeed, anything is expected to happen during such time to the extent you come to the training field, and you do not know how many players will be available.”

However, Sergiy Rebrov stressed that the most important in the next match is that all players should know how important this match is. He also emphasized that they should spare no effort when playing against Khorfakkan Team, hoping they will be fully ready for the challenge.

Commenting on a question on his point of view about Khorfakkan’s performance, he said: “If we are not focusing on our team’s affairs and dominating the match, it will be difficult to win any opponent. Therefore, we always explain to the players that we should focus on our team’s affairs and enjoy self-confidence in the next match.”

He concluded his statement by commending Khorfakkan Team’s performance: “We analyzed the opponent’s performance and explained the details to the players. From my point of view, Khorfakkan Team is organized and disciplined, especially in the defensive tasks, and knows well how they launch counterattacks.”