Al-Talaba defender Masis Artin continues to deliver consistent and outstanding performances in the Iraqi Stars League, having successfully dealt with the pressures of playing for a popular club. He has become one of the standout elements in coach Alireza Mansourian's squad this season.

Artin stated that his team played a great match against Al-Gharaf in the sixteenth round, explaining that they entered the game with the ambition to win and succeeded in doing so, despite the difficulty of the pitch, thanks to adhering to the tactical instructions set by the coaching staff.

He added that the team prepared well and appeared in a distinguished manner, having managed to score two goals and keep a clean sheet. He noted that Al-Talaba is experiencing continuous development, especially after signing high-quality players, which enhances expectations for better performances in the upcoming phase.

The Iraqi defender explained that he has become accustomed to the pressure of matches and has adapted to it, affirming that the Iraqi league has great potential. He expressed his hope to contribute to developing the competition and raising its level if work continues according to the outlined plans.

Artin talked about the difference between his previous experience with Duhok and his current one with Al-Talaba, emphasizing that playing for a club always demanded to win imposes greater pressure, especially with all competitors eager to achieve victory. However, he believes that the team has so far succeeded in achieving many of its important goals.

In the same context, sources revealed that the player is now on the radar of Iraqi national team coach Graham Arnold, who is following his performance with Al-Talaba with admiration, which may grant him the opportunity to be included in the preliminary list before the anticipated global playoff match next April.