Al-Sadd’s head coach Juanma emphasised the significance of the upcoming match against Al-Shahania in the semi-finals of the 2023 Amir Cup.
During the press conference, Juanma said: “The Amir Cup is a crucial tournament for the team, and we are taking every match seriously from the beginning. Our objective is to reach the final, and we are focusing all our efforts towards achieving that goal.”
He also acknowledged the prowess of their opponents, Al-Shahania, saying: “Al-Shahania’s victory in the first game was a surprise but the win in the quarter-finals was not surprising. They have been performing well in the second division championship, and they have a good and clear tactical system.”
The coach further said: “Our sole focus is on our semi-final clash and we must respect Al-Shahania until we can secure a spot in the final. If we make it to the final, we will have three more matches in the league, which we plan to compete in with full force.”
Juanma concluded by highlighting the importance of the upcoming match, saying: “We must improve our performance to achieve victory. Our players are responsible for ensuring the team’s success.”