The former Al Ain club and national team star, Subit Khater, confirmed that Al-Zaeem needs great work during the coming period, in order to return to the level he is known for, after Al-Ain lost to Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia 1-2, in the AFC Elite Champions League, the day before yesterday. , placing them at the bottom of the group, which includes 12 teams, with only one point from five matches.
Khater told Emirates Al-Youm that the most prominent changes he hopes for in the upcoming winter transfers are to dispense with three players, stating: “I think that defender Cardoso, South Korean Park Young, and Paraguayan Kaku should be dispensed with, especially if the opportunity arises to sign better replacements, as they are “They were really good last season, but now their level has declined.”
Regarding his opinion regarding belittling Al Ain’s Asian achievement last season, he said: “Regarding Al Ain winning the AFC Champions League title last year, and some who say it was a coincidence or luck, this cannot be said because winning the Asian title came as a result of great work, but not investing The eye for this achievement is the problem facing the team in the current edition, as the team had to be strengthened with elements that would help it continue competing, and as it is always said that reaching the top is easy but maintaining it is difficult.
Regarding the signing of the Portuguese, Leonardo Jardim, and the impact of this on the team, he said: “The problem is not only with the coach, as there are repeated mistakes by the players, and coach Jardim does not have a magic wand to change the team’s condition for the better in a short period, and it will take a long period.”
Subait Khater spoke about the decline in Sufyan Rahimi’s level, and said: “I do not think that the reason is due to the player himself, but his participation in many matches contributed to the decline in his level, as he is the only player from Al Ain who continued to participate in matches after the end of last season, by participating in the Paris Olympics.” With the Moroccan Olympic team, in addition to joining the first team, and I expected him to be affected during the current season. As for the performances, the player ended this matter by renewing his contract with Al Ain Club,” and Subait Khater defended his defense. Togolese Lapa Kodjou said: “Everyone knows that Lapa is in a bad state, because he was on the bench with former coach Crespo, and then he was injured, but he is currently in the recovery phase, and I expect him to become a difficult number as he regains his full physical and technical readiness.”
Spit Khater:
. “The Leader” needs a lot of work to return to the level he is known for.
. I expect Lapa to become a difficult number, as he regains his full physical and technical readiness.
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