Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, head of Saudi club Al Hilal, warns of the difficulty of the upcoming match against UAE's Sharjah, emphasizing that the game presents significant challenges in the AFC Champions League Elite competition.

Al Hilal will visit Sharjah on Monday evening in the sixth round of the group stage of the continental championship, after the team achieved a perfect record in the first five rounds.

Inzaghi emphasized during the press conference that his team understands the importance of the match, noting that Sharjah delivered a strong performance in their recent game in Jeddah, reflecting their organization and possession of outstanding players.

The Al Hilal coach emphasizes that the absences will not be an obstacle, explaining that the available players are fully prepared, and that the training camp in Al Ain has helped ready the team for the upcoming period.

Inzaghi points out that Al Hilal is preparing for a busy schedule of matches in February and March, emphasizing that the team is determined to compete strongly in all the tournaments they participate in.

The Al-Zaeem coach emphasizes the need to be cautious against Sharjah, who have seven points from two wins and a draw, stressing that the match requires high concentration throughout its duration.

Inzaghi is signaling the possibility of including one or two players from the Olympic team, either from the start or as substitutes, in a move aimed at giving them an opportunity and testing new options.

The coach concludes his remarks by emphasizing the similarity between the competition in the Asian Elite and the UEFA Champions League, noting that facing the best teams on the continent requires consistently delivering top-level performances to maintain the lead.