Al-Fayha's Portuguese coach, Pedro Emanuel, expressed relative satisfaction with his team's performance in their tough match against Damac, which ended in a draw, in the Saudi Professional League. The coach's comments come at a crucial juncture for the team, requiring a concerted effort to return to winning ways.
During the post-match press conference, Emmanuel offered a realistic analysis of the game, noting that his team entered the match with high concentration and a strong start that resulted in the opening goal, reflecting their excellent preparation. However, the coach admitted that the team was unable to maintain this advantage until the end, allowing the opponent to equalize – a scenario that has become increasingly common recently and requires both technical and psychological attention.
Speaking about the recent dip in form, the Portuguese coach emphasized that football is not a game of absolute stability, explaining that "all teams in the world, even the biggest ones, go through periods of inconsistency and fluctuations in performance." Emanuel stressed that overcoming this current crisis, characterized by a winless streak of several matches, requires only "time and hard work" to restore confidence and correct the tactical errors that are costing the team valuable points.
This discussion takes on particular significance given Al-Fayha's position in the league standings. The team has failed to secure a victory in its last seven matches of the Roshan League, recording a worrying record of four losses and three draws. These results come amidst the tremendous development of the Saudi League and the influx of some of the world's top players, which has intensified the competition and made the task of accumulating points more difficult and complex for all clubs, especially those in the middle of the table striving to secure their positions in the safe zone.
It is worth noting that the match between Al-Fayha and their guest Damac on Saturday evening, as part of the sixteenth round, ended in a 1-1 draw. This result puts more pressure on the technical staff and players to work harder during the upcoming training sessions, with the aim of restoring the strong identity of the team that it was known for in previous seasons, especially since it is a former champion of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, which raises the expectations of its fans.
