Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu, head coach of the UAE national team, emphasized the difficulty of matches in major tournaments, noting that games between teams featuring elite players are always intense and competitive.

This came during the press conference ahead of the match against the Algerian national team tomorrow, Friday, in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Arab Cup currently being held in Qatar.

Cosmin emphasized that his team is preparing to face a "mature" opponent with a good coach and high level of organization, which requires finding the perfect tactical balance to counter the strength of the "Desert Warriors."

He praised the Algerian national team, describing it as one of the strongest teams participating in the tournament. In a message to boost the morale of his players and fans, the coach denied that his team felt any intimidation when facing top teams, emphasizing that mutual respect is the foundation of how his team approaches their opponents, regardless of their strength or football history.

These statements come as part of the psychological and tactical preparation for the upcoming match, where Cosmin believes that the key to achieving a positive result lies in high concentration and adherence to the established game plan.

His realistic view of the challenges of the tournament, which knows no easy matches, reflects the responsibility placed on the UAE national team to give their utmost effort to ensure a commendable performance against a team of Algeria's stature and quality.