Saad Al-Shehri: Yemen’s national team is developing and the match will not be easy

Saudi national team coach Saad Al-Shehri said in the press conference before facing Yemen at the opening of the Saudi national team’s campaign in the Zain Gulf Cup 25: We are happy to be in Basra on our first visit, and we wish Iraq success in organizing. The first match is very important against the developing Yemen. We will go step by step with The group stage, the preparation was not only for the meeting, but for the entire tournament. We prepared well and we have goals to achieve.

And he continued: Our personality will appear with the start of the tournament. I adopt the same ideas with the current team that combines the players of the Olympic team and the first team. We came with the ambition to achieve the title, so there is no difference between an Olympic player or a first-team player.

He emphasized: The national coach enjoys great support. Amou Baba and Walid Al-Rakraki are honorable models, and we strive to achieve achievements.

And about the rival Yemen: We respect him a lot, the Yemeni football has developed well, and they are ready through a camp in Egypt. We tied before and the result of the match cannot be expected.

And about the atmosphere: The period was not long, but we are ready and well prepared. I have 23 players who are able to achieve an achievement for Saudi football.

Riad Sharahili: We thank Iraq for the hospitality and organization, and I wish everyone success