Mohamed Elneny , midfielder for the Egyptian national team and Al Jazira club in the UAE, confirmed
At the press conference held today, Friday, to discuss the team's preparations for the upcoming match, Elneny said: "The esteemed coach, Helmy Toulan, spoke to us clearly about the mistakes of the first match, and we all agreed to close that chapter completely and focus entirely on studying the brotherly Emirati team.".
Special preparations for facing the UAE
Elneny spoke about the importance of the upcoming match, saying, "The match against the UAE is a pivotal moment for us. Our ambition isn't just to participate, but to go as far as possible in the tournament and win the title to make the Egyptian fans happy." He added that the coaching staff had thoroughly analyzed the opponent's performance to devise the appropriate strategy.
Elneny's experience in Emirati stadiums
In a related context, Elneny leveraged his current experience as a professional player with Al Jazira Club in the UAE, explaining that his presence in the Emirati league gives him an advantage in analyzing opponents. He added, "Even if I weren't playing here, I would watch their matches to study them, but given my presence and close relationship with the players, and the fact that some of my Al Jazira teammates are also on the UAE national team, I spoke with Coach Helmy Toulan and the players about their main strengths and weaknesses.".
The importance of the tournament and the outstanding organization
This tournament holds special significance as it brings together Arab brothers in sporting competitions that strengthen fraternal ties. In this regard, Elneny praised the excellent organization of the event, saying, "The organizers have made a tremendous effort, which has ensured the comfort of all the delegations, and I always hope these Arab gatherings continue and that the tournament is a resounding success.".
The teams' positions before the match
Egypt enters the match with one point after a 1-1 draw with Kuwait, while the UAE seeks to recover from their 2-1 loss to Jordan in the first round. The two teams are scheduled to meet tomorrow, Saturday, in a crucial second-round match, with both sides aiming to boost their chances of qualifying and competing for the title.
