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Al-Ahly manager Pitso Musimane admitted the numerous absences that hit his team, but at the same time stressed the need to win under any circumstances.
Al-Ahly host Sudanese Al-Merrikh tomorrow, Tuesday, in the first round of the African Champions League.
Musimani said during the press conference: “We had strong matches in the Club World Cup, it was a successful experience, we benefited a lot and we were able to measure our level in comparison with others, and this showed many aspects to work on. “
He added: “The team’s options before the game were affected by participation in the World Cup due to absences and injuries, and Al-Ahly does not seek justifications, especially since the entire group is able to compensate for absences, and the technical staff he used to include this in his calculations and expected such challenges. “
He continued: “Al-Ahly’s matches against the Sudanese teams are always difficult, and we have the advantage of going to the first match in our homeland, and we will face a difficult team that achieved more comfort, is physically distinguished and does not suffer from absences. , but we at Al-Ahly do not talk about excuses and I hope to present a positive result ”.
He continued: “The current version of the tournament includes strong teams, and it will witness the same usual difficulties to win the title, but the team is used to facing numerical shortages, whether due to injuries or crown, so Al players -Ahly we are always responsible and we have enough to face difficult circumstances. “
He stressed: “I am definitely happy to play at the Cairo Stadium, which hosts fewer matches, which makes their field very suitable, and we have no problems playing in any stadium in general.”
Speaking about Zamalek coach Jaime Pacheco’s desire to face Al-Ahly again in the final, Musimane said: “I will not talk about these statements as I am focusing on the Marte game now.”
He continued: “Whoever knows who will reach the final, speak it now, and he is free to make his statements. I will not comment on that and he used to talk about us.”
He concluded: “The focus of the coaching staff was a position during the last period on participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, and there is no room to talk about future matters at the present time, as the focus will be directed during the next period to deal with each party independently without anticipating events. “
Al-Ahly returned from Qatar a few days ago after winning the bronze medal at the Club World Cup.
Al-Ahly defend their African title, which they won for the ninth time in the previous edition at the expense of Zamalek at the end of the century.
