Matthias Jaissle, the Al-Ahli coach, acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match against Damac, affirming that his team is striving to make a strong comeback after the international break.

The German coach explained that the team is excited to resume competitions, especially with playing on their home ground and in front of their fans, despite the challenges imposed by the past period.

Jaissle pointed out that the match against Damac will not be easy, given the absence of several key players, in addition to six players recently being occupied with international commitments.

He revealed the difficulty of the injured trio, Atangana, Demiral, and Majrashi, catching up with the match, as they continue to be monitored by the medical team until a precise return date is determined.

The coach spoke about the impact of the break, confirming that it was not positive, as it caused some injuries and affected the team's rhythm after exiting the cup and the recent loss.

He added that he would have preferred to play a match immediately after the game against Al Hilal in order to quickly regain balance instead of having a long break.

Yaisle concluded his statements by emphasizing his full focus on Al-Ahli in the upcoming phase, wishing the Saudi national team success in their future commitments.