Al-Sadd head coach Felix Sanchez described the upcoming match against Al Hilal in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Elite stage as tough and challenging.
Speaking at the press conference, Sanchez said: “We will face Al Hilal, the group leaders, in a difficult match. We are playing at home, in front of our fans, and we hope to give our best. We will approach the match with full strength.”
The Al Sadd coach added: “We look forward to matches like this, and all the players are excited to participate in this game. We hope to achieve a positive result that will help us in the remainder of the tournament.”
He continued: “This match is a big challenge for us against a strong team. I have great confidence in Al Sadd’s players and their ability to perform at their best. We will provide the required level to continue strongly in this difficult competition.”
Regarding the absences for both teams, Sanchez said: “We are not concerned about Ruben Neves’ absence from Al Hilal. Every team has its own injuries and is capable of compensating. We are focusing on ourselves and our ability to deliver our best in the match.”
The coach concluded: “Al Sadd’s players are improving in every match, and we can feel that through the good results in the league after a tough start. Every match has its own scenario, and we are working to get the team in the best shape possible.”
