In an atmosphere of high concentration and great ambition, Al-Shorta team player Manaf Younis confirmed his team's full readiness to face Diyala in the 19th round of the Iraq Stars League, emphasizing the importance of the match and the necessity of securing all its points to continue the journey steadily in the league race.

Manaf Younis said: “We are fully prepared to face Diyala, and our preparations have been ideal over the past days, both physically and mentally, and we look forward to delivering a match worthy of Al-Shorta Club's name and the value of this emblem.”

He added: “The lines are complete, thank God, and there are no significant absences, which gives us a big moral boost before the match. Now we just need to focus fully on the field and execute our duties with high precision.”

He pointed out the strength of the competitor, saying: “Diyala is a respectable team with good elements and presents commendable levels, and we respect all the teams in the league, but at the same time, we know our capabilities well and understand how to deal with challenges within the match.”

He continued: “The audience is our biggest motivation, their presence in the stands gives us extra energy, and we promise them to do our utmost to make them happy and achieve the victory we seek.”

Younis explained that the recent preparations were fruitful, saying: “The past training sessions were very positive, and we focused on correcting some technical details, and we noticed a clear development in the harmony between the lines, both defensively and offensively, which is important before any match.”

Al-Shorta player confirmed the team's technical approach by saying: “We will play with our usual style, trying to be proactive in attack while maintaining defensive balance, because league matches do not tolerate negligence, and any mistake may cost you a lot.”

He completed his talk emphasizing the team's ambition: “Every match in the Iraq Stars League is tough, and there are no easy encounters, so our goal is to treat each match as a final and strive to secure the three points to improve our position in the standings and continue the pressure in the race for the top.”

Manaf Younis concluded his statements by saying: “Coach Moamen Suleiman has set a clear and precise plan for this match, and as players, we must execute the instructions to the letter on the field. The responsibility is great, but we are up to the challenge, and our goal is one, which is to achieve victory.”