Greek coach Donis, head of Al-Khaleej team, emphasized the difficulty of the encounter against Al-Nassr, likening his team's capabilities to a "small stone" facing an opponent equipped with all the tools of strength, but he pointed out that this reality will not prevent his team from striving to achieve its goals.

Donis explained during the remote press conference that Al-Nassr leads the league table and is considered one of the four strongest local teams currently, confirming that it includes players capable of changing the course of the match at any moment, which makes the task extremely complicated.

He highlighted his confidence in his players' ability to deliver an outstanding performance despite the differences, noting that Al-Khaleej has established a positive image since the beginning of the season through levels and results that have received wide praise from followers, which motivates the team to continue presenting strong performances.

The coach touched on the possibility of the Norwegian striker Joshua King being absent due to injury, in addition to the unavailability of the suspended Spaniard Paulo, explaining that such circumstances are undesirable but require searching for suitable alternatives and solutions to ensure the team remains in the competition circle.

Donis indicated that the tactical approach he follows does not always rely on high pressing, pointing out a balance between the offensive and defensive sides, with adapting the plan based on the circumstances of each match, aiming to avoid exhausting the players and achieve the best possible performance.

He concluded by praising the return of his international players, Murad Hawsawi, Demetris Kourbelis, and Yorgos Masouras, after their participation in the European qualifiers, affirming that their presence gives Al-Khaleej added value and enhances the team's readiness ahead of the anticipated encounter.