Santos: We Do Not Fear Absences.. My Full Confidence in the Group
Saturday 14-02-2026
Alexander Santos, the coach of the Royal Army, expressed his great confidence in the readiness of his players ahead of the anticipated match against Egypt's Al Ahly in the sixth round of the CAF Champions League group stage.

During the pre-match press conference, Santos confirmed that his team is not suffering from any significant injuries, emphasizing his confidence in all members of the squad, regardless of the names that will be in the starting lineup.

The coach pointed out that player Bourika sustained an injury, expressing his regret over it, but he considered it a natural part of football. He also confirmed that the rest of the players are ready to participate.

Santos explained that the team has previously dealt with absences, whether due to injuries or suspensions, without negatively affecting the collective performance. He added that the strength of the Royal Army lies in the team spirit and the complementarity of roles between the starters and substitutes.

The military team's coach concluded his remarks by emphasizing that his focus is on the aspects that can be controlled on the field, expressing his confidence in the ready players' ability to deliver a great match and defend the club's colors with full strength, in order to achieve a positive result in the decisive match.

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