Mohammed Syed Ahmed (Abu Dhabi)
The French coach Gregory Al-Wahda confirmed that his team will not sacrifice the League Cup, when Al-Ahly youth meet tomorrow (Tuesday), in the first leg of the semi-final, and that Al-Annabi is fighting to win the meeting, which he considers interesting, especially since it comes two days later. The two teams played their matches in Round 17 of the ADNOC Professional League.
The coach of Al-Wahda touched on the direct confrontations between the two teams, in recent years, which outweighed the opponent, and said: We do not look at history, and the truth now is that Al-Wahda is competing for three championships, and we are making every effort, for a positive result, before the return leg, “coincidence.” I put the two teams head-to-head 3 times in one week, and each deserves to be in the final, which is difficult for both teams, and the biggest problem is the pressure of the matches.
Gregory revealed that his team will lose a number of players, along with Lucas Pimenta, Khamis Ismail and Alaa Zuhair who are in the clinic, and that the medical report determines who is in the squad, and stressed that all players on the list without exception, have the capabilities that qualify them to provide the best in the match.
For his part, Rashid Ali, Al Wahda goalkeeper, said: An important match against Al-Ahly youth, amid a tight schedule, and we go to the opponent’s stadium, with a desire to give the best we have, and come out with a positive result, and “Al Annabi” presents a distinguished season, and we hope to return with victory.
He added: I am always dependent on the coach’s badge, and all the players are as well, and we respect the administrative and technical decisions, because we are professional players, and the most important thing is that we continue to work, and be ready to participate at any time, just as I had a chance in previous matches. I provided a good return, opportunities will come again, and I continue to provide a good return, and my presence on the “bench” does not concern me, because I am a professional, and I find all the appreciation from the club and the technical and administrative bodies, and my duty is to work in the training seriously.