Donis Responds to Olmo's Statements.. What Did He Say?

The Greek coach Georgios Donis confirmed the readiness of the Saudi national team to face Spain in the upcoming match of the second round of the 2026 World Cup.

During the press conference before the match, Donis emphasized the importance of focus and defensive discipline, noting that facing a team as significant as Spain requires a balanced performance.

The Green Falcons' coach praised the international full-back Saud Abdulhamid, considering him a model of the Saudi player who aspires to develop and pursue professional experiences abroad.

Donis explained that Saud Abdulhamid's career demonstrates the Saudi player's ability to succeed, having had European experiences with Roma and Lens, and is preparing for continental participation.

The Greek coach responded to the Spanish player Dani Olmo's statements about scoring the most goals against Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that his team is not concerned with what happens off the field.

Donis said that the full focus will be on executing the tactical plan, organizing the lines, and reducing spaces in front of the Spanish team during the match.

The coach of the Green Team spoke about the importance of managing physical effort in major tournaments, especially with the succession of matches and the need to rotate some positions.

He pointed out that the coaching staff has different options for the full-back position, whether through Saud Abdulhamid or Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, depending on the nature of each match.

The Saudi national team is preparing to face Spain on Sunday evening as part of Group H in the 2026 World Cup held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Green team began its journey with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay, while Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in the first round.