Saad Al-Shehri, the manager of Al-Ettifaq, expressed his complete confidence in his team's preparations for their crucial match against Neom FC, part of the 17th round of the Saudi Professional League, scheduled for Thursday. During the pre-match press conference, Al-Shehri emphasized that preparations had taken place in a positive atmosphere and that the team had prepared meticulously to face a formidable opponent.
Al-Shehri said, “During the preparation period, we focused on important details and prepared positively for the match, and God willing, we will emerge victorious.” He added that the team relies on the readiness of all available players, emphasizing that every member of the squad has a vital role in achieving the team's goals, saying, “We depend on all our players with the necessary capabilities, as each match requires a different strategy and diverse tools to achieve victory.”.
Background to the confrontation in the Roshan League development
This match comes amidst an exceptional season for the Saudi Professional League, which has garnered global attention thanks to its attraction of international stars and a significantly higher level of competition. Al-Ettifaq, one of the Kingdom's historic clubs and the first undefeated league champions, currently occupies a strong position and aims to solidify its standing and compete for continental qualification. Every match, especially at home, is considered a valuable opportunity to continue accumulating points and fulfilling the aspirations of its fans.
NEOM: An ambitious sports project
In contrast, Al-Shehri's praise for NEOM was not mere flattery, as he emphasized that the match would be anything but easy. He said, "NEOM is a distinguished team, and we recognize its high market value. We saw their recent match against Al-Hilal, where they demonstrated impressive technical and organizational capabilities." NEOM represents an ambitious sporting project reflecting the Kingdom's future vision. Thanks to the significant support it receives, it has built a strong team comprised of high-caliber players, making it a formidable opponent capable of challenging even the biggest teams in the league.
The importance of the match and its expected impact
The match holds immense importance for both teams. Al-Ettifaq aims to continue its positive run and solidify its place in the top four, while Neom aspires to prove its status as a genuine contender in the top league and achieve a positive result against a prestigious club like Al-Ettifaq. A highly competitive and tactically astute match is expected between two coaches with distinctive footballing philosophies, promising fans an exciting encounter that will have a direct impact on the standings of the Saudi Professional League.
