In an atmosphere filled with high concentration and great ambition, the Al-Shorta team player, Manaf Younis, confirmed his team's full readiness to face Diyala in the nineteenth round of the Iraq Stars League, emphasizing the importance of the match and the necessity of securing all its points to continue 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 lineup is complete, thank God, and there are no significant absences, which gives us a big morale boost before the match. Now, we just need to focus fully on the field and execute the required tasks with high precision.”

He pointed out the strength of the opponent, saying: “Diyala is a respectable team with good elements and presents levels not to be underestimated, and we respect all teams in the league, but at the same time, we know our capabilities well and understand how to handle the challenges within the match.”

He continued: “The fans represent the biggest motivation for us, 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 are seeking.”

Younis explained that the recent preparations have been fruitful, saying: “The past training sessions have been very positive, and we focused on correcting some technical details, and we noticed a clear improvement in the harmony between the lines, whether in the defensive or offensive aspect, and this is important before any match.”

The Al-Shorta player confirmed the team's technical approach by saying: “We will play in our usual style, trying to be proactive in attack while maintaining defensive balance, because league matches do not tolerate complacency, and any mistake could 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 every 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 lead.”

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 sole aim is to achieve victory.”