Italian Al-Nasr Team Coach Stiviano Pioli: Facing Al-Sadd is Important and We are Ready to Win

Preparation for the Match

Al-Nassr Saudi team will host its guest Al-Sadd of Qatar tomorrow, Monday, at Al-Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh, as part of the sixth round of the AFC Champions League for the Elite. Al-Nassr enters this match after clinching its qualification to the quarter-finals of the Asian Championship by occupying third place in the group standings with 13 points, behind its local rivals Al-Ahly, the leader, and Al-Hilal, the runner-up.

Recent Performance

Al-Nasr is seeking to continue its victories after winning the last two matches it played in the tournament against Al-Gharaqa of Qatar with a score of 3-1 and Al-Ain of the Emirates with a score of 5-1. On the other hand, victories were absent from Al-Sadd in the last two rounds, with a draw with Al-Wasl of the Emirates 1-1 and with the same result with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia.

Coach’s Statement

The coach of the Italian Al-Nasr team, Stefano Pioli, described their confrontation against Al-Sadd of Qatar, tomorrow, Monday, in the sixth round of the AFC Elite Champions League, as very important, indicating that they are ready to win and continue the victories.

Player Absences

He said during the press conference, which was held today at the club’s headquarters: “It is important to continue the victories, in this match, in which the team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will be absent, as he is following a recovery session in the health club, as well as the absence of the player Mohamed Simikan, who is still suffering from some pain after the injury he suffered during the Damak match, as we seek to prepare him to face Al-Ittihad next Friday.

Player Selection

Regarding the participation of player Abdullah Al-Khaibari, he said: “Al-Khaibari is a very important player for us. He is performing at good levels and has improved significantly during the recent period, and the Spaniard, Aymeric Laporte, is also ready to participate.”

Coach’s Trust in Players

He added: “I care about the player being ready. We have players with great potential, including Abdul Rahman Gharib. We also have a number of distinguished players from the sides, and I bet a lot on Gharib because he can play in multiple positions, and in every match I choose the players according to the circumstances of the match itself.”

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Conclusion

In conclusion, Al-Nasr team is ready to face Al-Sadd of Qatar in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League for the Elite, with the team’s coach, Stefano Pioli, emphasizing the importance of the match and the team’s readiness to win.

FAQs

Q: Will Cristiano Ronaldo participate in the match?
A: No, Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent due to a recovery session in the health club.

Q: Will Mohamed Simikan participate in the match?
A: No, Mohamed Simikan will be absent due to an injury he suffered during the Damak match.

Q: Who will replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Simikan?
A: Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Aymeric Laporte are ready to participate in the match.