Al Jazira vs. Hatta. Pre-match Press Conference

Abu Dhabi: Dec. 23, 2024

The coach of Al Jazira team, Bob De Klerk, revealed that the captain Ali Khaseif is getting closer to playing matches after he recovered from his last knee, and insisted Al Jazira will not underestimate their next opponent, Hatta, how are at the bottom of the league table with only 5 points.

Here is what the coach said during the pre-match presser

Importance of Focus against Hatta

“We are preparing very well for the upcoming match against Hatta, and our confidence is high thanks to the important win we achieved away from our home against Emirates in the last week. We are not thinking about Hatta’s position in the league table and we are expecting a complicated match because they are desperate to win. They need any point they can get to climb the table away from the bottom place, so we need to be fully focused and highly motivated, and we need to be efficient in front of their goal”.

Team Spirit

“Team spirit was the keyword in the last match against Emirates because all the players stepped up to cover for their injured and suspended teammates and to take the team back to winning ways after the last two defeats in the Cup and the League. If we show this spirit in the upcoming matches our chances to win games will be bigger”.

Fitness Update

“Ali Khaseif is training with the group and I think he will be ready to lead the team on Saturday against Hatta. He recovered from his injury and he is in good shape now, but we will keep an eye on him for the next 48 hours before taking any decisions. Khalfan will miss the match due to an injury and Coulibaly for suspension, but everyone else is fine and ready to fight against Hatta for the three points”.