Today, a press conference was held at Al Maktoum Stadium to preview the upcoming match between Al-Nasr and Al-Wasl in the ADNOC Pro League. The event featured Mr. Alfred Schreuder, the head coach of Al-Nasr, along with player Adel Taarabt. Here are the key highlights from Schreuder's statements:
"This is certainly going to be a strong and high-profile match against a formidable opponent."
"Al-Wasl has become a stronger team compared to last season and is showing good improvement in their performance."
"We have studied Al-Wasl and watched their recent matches, but our primary focus is on our players' performance and style of play rather than concentrating too much on the opponent."
"The presence of our fans is a key motivator for the team, and we always hope to have their support in every stadium."
"The outcome of this match will not significantly impact either team’s journey in the league; it is still early in the season."
In his comments, player Adel Taarabt expressed gratitude, saying:
"Thank you to everyone who voted for me as the Player of the Month. I couldn’t have achieved this without the teamwork and support of my teammates. In the coming months, I hope to see more players from Al-Nasr receiving this award."
"When playing away, the presence of our fans is crucial for motivating and supporting the players, and that’s something we’ve always relied on from Al-Nasr’s supporters."
"While the derby match is undoubtedly important, at the end of the day, it’s just three points. We will play to win and aim to secure those three points."