Regarding the goal conceded in the final minutes, Inzaghi explained that Al-Hilal had hoped to finish the match with a clean sheet: "We shouldn't have conceded that goal; we were keen to keep a clean sheet until the very end of the match."

Inzaghi also addressed the absence of the players Salem Al-Dawsari, Ali Lajami, and Theo Hernandez, saying: "They are important players for us, and we hope for their return as soon as possible to help the team amidst the congested schedule and upcoming challenges."

On the team's start to the season, he remarked: "We’ve started well, achieving a series of victories with only one loss. We remain at the top of the standings and boast the strongest attack; we will give our all to maintain this position. We are working with a unified team spirit, and important challenges lie ahead."

Inzaghi highlighted the team's new additions, emphasizing the coaching staff's aim to raise the performance tempo. He said: "We have brought in several new players and sought to significantly increase the team's pace. Mohammad Mahzari has added to us in the right side, and we possess an outstanding group of players, both starters and substitutes, including some who have been called up to the Saudi national team."

Regarding the substitution of Saïmon Bouabré, Inzaghi emphasized that the decision was made after the player felt some muscle tightness. He noted: "The player felt some tightness during the match; he is a highly skilled player who has been training regularly with us recently."

For his part, Al-Hilal player Sergej Savić expressed his happiness at securing a victory in the team's opening match of the tournament. He said: "It was a good start for us, and winning was crucial; I am very pleased that we finished the match with this result."

Speaking on his aspirations for the tournament, Savić added: "Unfortunately, we were unable to win this title over the past two seasons, and I will give my all to help the team to achieve it."