Al Nasr held a pre-match press conference ahead of their highly anticipated encounter against Al Bataeh in Round 19 of the ADNOC Pro League. The match is set to take place tomorrow at Al Maktoum Stadium.
Coach Alfred Schreuder’s Statements
Head coach Alfred Schreuder began by emphasizing the importance of returning to league action after a long break, highlighting the difficulty of the upcoming match against an improving Al Bataeh side that has recently delivered strong performances.
Schreuder stated:
"We are back in league action after a long break, facing an Al Bataeh team that has significantly improved and achieved positive results recently. We must remain fully focused and determined to secure the win."
He added:
"Despite our exit from the GCC Champions League, we delivered a strong performance, particularly in the second leg against Al Qadisiyah. If it weren’t for the red card in the first leg, things could have been different. However, what matters now is maintaining the same mentality and determination as we strive to return to winning ways."
Player Ahmed Jashak’s Statements
Speaking at the press conference, Al Nasr player Ahmed Jashak reaffirmed the team’s commitment to achieving positive results and making amends with the fans.
Jashak said:
"On behalf of my teammates, I sincerely apologize to our loyal fans for the disappointing results in recent matches. We promise to give our all in the upcoming phase to bring joy to you and restore the team to its rightful place."
He also expressed his gratitude towards the club’s management, saying:
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to the board of Al Nasr Football Company, led by His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq, for their immense support and continuous encouragement. We assure them that the team will return to winning ways, starting with the match against Al Bataeh."
The press conference concluded with a collective emphasis on the importance of staying focused for the upcoming match, securing all three points, and bringing back victories to make the loyal fans proud.
