In a provocative comment about the situation of Air Force striker Alaa Abbas, former international player Kareem Saddam spoke about his opinion on the player's performance, indicating that the crisis he goes through at times is not related to technical aspects, but to other matters outside the field.

Saddam said in a television statement: "Alaa Abbas is a player with clear talent and undeniable attacking skills, but sometimes he ties his social life to sports, and this can affect his mental stability and focus on the field."

He added: "His problem is not technical; he is a good player and knows the way to the goal, but the most important thing is to separate his personal life from his work as a professional player and to put all his energy and focus on his football future."

The former Iraqi football star continued: "At times, we notice a decline in the performance of some players despite their abilities, and Alaa Abbas is one of them, but if he manages to overcome this aspect, he will return to being one of the shining names in the Iraqi attack."

Kareem Saddam's words reflect a candid technical opinion about one of the most prominent strikers in the Iraqi league, highlighting the importance of the mental and disciplinary aspects in the life of a professional player, especially in light of the intense competition within the national team and among leading clubs.