Kalba head coach Víctor Sánchez expects a difficult encounter against Shabab Al Ahli when the two sides meet at Kalba Stadium on Sunday, November 15, in Gameweek 4 of the ADIB Cup.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Sánchez warned of Shabab Al Ahli's strength, describing the visitors as a team with talented players and a variety of attacking options.
"We face a difficult match against Shabab Al Ahli, who have quality players and several tactical options," Sánchez said.
The Spanish coach insisted that Shabab Al Ahli's recent results did not reflect their true ability, stressing that Kalba would look to make home advantage count.
"Their recent results do not reflect their strength or capabilities. We want to make the most of playing at home, with the support of our fans, to secure all three points and move closer to qualification," he added.
Meanwhile, Shabab Al Ahli head coach André Jardine views the encounter as an opportunity to give playing time to members of his squad who have featured less frequently.
With several international players unavailable due to national team commitments, Jardine said the international break would allow other players to demonstrate their abilities.
"The match against Kalba is a golden opportunity to give playing time to players who have not had enough minutes, particularly with several internationals away on national team duty," Jardine said.
The Brazilian coach added that Shabab Al Ahli had enjoyed a good period of preparation and were determined to deliver a strong performance and claim all three points.
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