Moroccan Coach Jamal Salami Confirms Jordan's Readiness to Face Saudi Arabia in Arab Cup Semifinals
Moroccan coach Jamal Salami, head of the Jordanian national football team, confirmed his team's readiness to face the anticipated match against the Saudi national team in the semifinals of the Arab Cup.
In press statements made on the eve of the match, Al-Salami emphasized the coaching staff's and players' awareness of the difficult task awaiting them against the Saudi "Green" team, which he described as a "strong team and a favorite to win the title." At the same time, he affirmed the great respect he holds for the team led by French coach Hervé Renard.
Al-Salami said: "We fully understand the difficulty of the match, and we will defend our chances completely in order to qualify for the final," describing the game as "an outstanding football summit."
Regarding the refereeing aspect, the head coach of "Al-Nashama" expressed his hope for the match to be officiated with complete fairness, saying: "I just want a fair referee, and for everyone to get what they rightfully deserve."
Regarding the condition of player Yazan Al-Naimat, Al-Salami confirmed that he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee, noting that his participation in the upcoming World Cup depends on his "ambition, determination, and willpower."
Al-Salami praised the strength of the Saudi national team, which has outstanding players in all positions, specifically mentioning Mohammed Kanno, who has returned to his usual form. He emphasized that the team's current focus is on overcoming the semifinal hurdle before thinking about the identity of the potential opponent in the final, whether it is his home country Morocco or the UAE.
In press statements made on the eve of the match, Al-Salami emphasized the coaching staff's and players' awareness of the difficult task awaiting them against the Saudi "Green" team, which he described as a "strong team and a favorite to win the title." At the same time, he affirmed the great respect he holds for the team led by French coach Hervé Renard.
Al-Salami said: "We fully understand the difficulty of the match, and we will defend our chances completely in order to qualify for the final," describing the game as "an outstanding football summit."
Regarding the refereeing aspect, the head coach of "Al-Nashama" expressed his hope for the match to be officiated with complete fairness, saying: "I just want a fair referee, and for everyone to get what they rightfully deserve."
Regarding the condition of player Yazan Al-Naimat, Al-Salami confirmed that he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee, noting that his participation in the upcoming World Cup depends on his "ambition, determination, and willpower."
Al-Salami praised the strength of the Saudi national team, which has outstanding players in all positions, specifically mentioning Mohammed Kanno, who has returned to his usual form. He emphasized that the team's current focus is on overcoming the semifinal hurdle before thinking about the identity of the potential opponent in the final, whether it is his home country Morocco or the UAE.