The atmosphere of anger flared up within the Al-Hilal camp following the painful exit from the Asian Champions League for the elite, after falling to Al-Sadd in a thrilling match decided by penalty shootouts at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.

Italian Simone Inzaghi immediately went to greet his players for their efforts at the end of the match, before quickly heading to the locker room, in a scene that reflected the tension and sadness that had gripped the team.

The coach held an extended meeting with the players in the locker room, during which he discussed the mistakes made during the match that contributed to losing the qualification ticket from the round of 16.

Inzaghi was late to the press conference due to his discussion with the team, before appearing and apologizing to Al Hilal fans, affirming his responsibility and his desire to quickly correct the course.

The coach explained that he resorted to necessary changes during the match, such as adjusting the positions of some players, emphasizing that his decisions were aimed at saving the game under difficult circumstances.

Inzaghi also emphasized his commitment to keeping Karim Benzema on the field, believing in his ability to make a difference at any moment, which led him to not substitute him despite the course of the match.

Regarding his future, the Italian coach confirmed that he does not fear being dismissed, noting that he works with confidence and focus, especially with the ongoing competition for the Roshan League and King's Cup titles.

Inzaghi concluded his statements by affirming that the team will fight for the remainder of the season, while offering a clear apology to the fans who expressed their anger after the continental exit.