Mendes sees Al Ain’s game crucial and vital
Lucas Mendes, El Jaish’s Brazilian defender, described their game today versus Al Ain as very important and will determine his team fate in the AFC competition. “We’re quite aware of our rivals’ strength and privilege gained from winning the first-leg. Therefore, we have to increase our focus and determination to offset our first-leg loss,” he said.
He added that both teams are aware of the weaknesses and strengths of each other based on their previous three encounters in the current edition of the AFC competition.
Commenting on their mistakes, Mendes agreed that they had made deadly mistakes that cost them dearly; “We need to manage today’s match more intelligently, keep a clean sheet and unleash our potential.” He concluded.
