Inzaghi stressed the strength of Al-Sadd, noting that they have outstanding players, especially in attack, as well as a good coach. He added: “We will approach the match with full focus in order to qualify for the next stage.” This came during the pre-match press conference.

Inzaghi explained that the injuries affecting the team were unexpected, clarifying that Koulibaly’s injury is a muscle bruise that occurred during yesterday’s training, while Mohammed Kanno’s injury resulted from direct contact and is not muscular. He confirmed that these injuries are not related to physical fatigue or the medical staff.

He also stated that the team has ready replacements, pointing out that what distinguishes Al-Hilal is the high spirit among the players and their readiness to give everything for the team.

For his part, Al-Hilal player Sergej Savic highlighted the difficulty of the match against Al-Sadd, saying: “We learn from our mistakes, and we will play the match with high concentration.”

Savic also noted the importance of the tournament for the players, stressing that their shared goal is to fight for the team and make Al-Hilal fans happy.