The coach of the Al-Nasr team, the Dutchman Alfred Schroeder, affirmed his appreciation for the “Al-Ameed” fans and his understanding of their sadness over the loss to Sharjah (1-2) and exit from the President’s Cup competition, explaining that the team needs time in order for its rising players to gain the experience and personality necessary to compete strongly for the title. All tournaments.
He told Emirates Today: “My main goal with the team is how to play real football, and then victories will come after adapting to the game plan and harmony between the new and old players.”
This is Al-Nassr’s third loss this season, after it lost to Al-Wasl and Al-Jazira in the third and fourth rounds of the ADNOC Professional League.
Schroeder explained: “I appreciate the anger of the Al-Nasr fans, but we must know that there is a big difference in the players’ experience, average age, and quality in some positions, compared to other teams, and we must look at the team in recent years and its ranking in the league, and we do not want to show the difference for a short period.” “But we want to know how to play football and present real football, and this definitely takes time.”
Regarding the time the team needs to compete for titles, Schroeder said: “The time cannot be determined, but we can win a championship, and we were close to that last year, after reaching the President’s Cup final, so it comes gradually. “The players are able to win and play strong matches.”
Schroeder concluded: “We cannot invest in great players now, so we have to be patient with the players and give them the opportunity, but at the same time we may be able to win a championship, and for me I focus on how to play football and develop the quality of players in the team.”
Today, Al-Nasr will play its first match in the Gulf Champions League against Oman’s Dhofar, at Al Maktoum Stadium at six in the evening.
Alfred Schroeder:
. We may be able to win a championship, but for me I focus on how to play football.
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