German coach Matthias Jäissle, manager of Al-Ahli, expressed his great satisfaction with his team's performance, which culminated in a resounding 4-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq. This win came in the 19th round of the Saudi Professional League, in a match held at Al-Inma Stadium, allowing Al-Ahli to continue their positive run of results.
In the post-match press conference, Yasle praised his players' efforts, saying, "No football match is perfect, but today the players put on a great performance. I think the team deserves a rest, and then we'll start thinking about the next match." He added, emphasizing the importance of fan support, "A true Al-Ahli supporter trusts our work, and although we sometimes face challenges, we are on the right track.".
A series of historic victories and a challenge ahead
This victory marks a significant milestone for Al-Ahli this season, representing their eighth consecutive win across all competitions – a remarkable achievement that reflects the team's technical stability and marked improvement. This impressive run comes in Al-Ahli's first season back in the Saudi Professional League, where they aim to re-establish themselves as one of the traditional powerhouses of Saudi football and compete strongly for top positions.
Regarding this achievement, Yassle commented: “Today we reached a remarkable milestone, our eighth consecutive victory, and we must continue working and preparing for the Al-Hilal match.” The German coach has his sights set on the highly anticipated clash against the league leaders, Al-Hilal, a top-tier football match promising plenty of excitement and fierce competition, and considered a true test of Al-Ahli's ability to compete with the top teams this season.
The importance of confrontation in the context of competition
The Al-Ahli vs. Al-Hilal match holds immense importance both domestically and internationally. Domestically, the encounter presents Al-Ahli with an opportunity to close the gap with the league leaders and intensify the competition for the Roshan League title, which has garnered global attention after attracting international stars. Internationally, this summit clash will draw the attention of fans worldwide to witness the constellation of stars on both teams, further enhancing the prestige and standing of the Saudi League.
Yassle concluded his remarks by emphasizing the mental aspect and high level of focus required for this match, saying: “The most important thing in football, and this applies to all teams, is for the player to put the team’s interest above his personal interest, and this is what I admire in my players. We must be extremely focused in the Al-Hilal match, and the preparation for this match is different, and I am very excited for this encounter.”.
