Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Al-Qadisiyah FC, expressed his immense happiness and complete satisfaction with his team's performance after securing a valuable victory against Al-Ittihad in the 17th round of the Saudi Professional League. The coach emphasized that this win was not just about three points, but a clear indication that Al-Qadisiyah is on the right track towards building a strong, competitive team.
In the press conference following the match, Rodgers stated: "We are in a continuous development process, and we will strive to develop the team further in the coming weeks. Our philosophy is clear; we will always play our attacking football regardless of the circumstances. We know that it has been a short time since we took over, and we need more time for our ideas to crystallize and for Al-Qadisiyah to appear in a better and more complete form.".
Musab Al-Juwair shone, and the team spirit was evident
The Al-Qadisiyah coach singled out the young star Musab Al-Juwair for special praise, emphasizing his pivotal role in controlling the pace of the game, saying: "Musab played an excellent match tactically and technically. We substituted more than one player during the match with the aim of refreshing the team and maintaining its vitality, and there is clear teamwork that translates into the field, and I am very happy with this result, which reflects the effort of the training.".
The context of competition and challenging the big players
This victory takes on special significance given the overall context of the Saudi Professional League this season, which is witnessing unprecedented competition with the presence of a host of world-class stars. Defeating a team of Al-Ittihad's stature, one of the giants of Saudi football and a perennial title contender, sends a powerful message from Al-Qadisiyah, confirming its strong return as a formidable force in the Eastern Province, especially in light of the substantial support and ambitious sporting project the club has adopted to establish itself among the elite.
An attacking approach that Al-Hilal is not afraid of
In a statement reflecting high confidence, Rodgers stressed that all remaining matches of the season will be played with the logic of "cup matches," saying: "I promise the fans that every match of the season will be like a final for Al-Qadisiyah Club, and the performance will be better and progressive in the next stage.".
He concluded his remarks with a clear message of defiance, emphasizing the team's unwavering tactical identity, even against the league leaders and defending champions. He stated, "Our attacking approach will remain unchanged, even against Al-Hilal. Our style is flexible, based on high intensity and pressure, regardless of the opponent." This statement highlights the new mentality the coaching staff is trying to instill in the players, one based on initiative and courage rather than a defensive approach against popular clubs.
