Donis: We Want to Respect Spain Without Exaggeration
The Greek coach Georgios Donis confirmed the readiness of the Saudi national team to face Spain in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Donis explained that the team underwent intensive preparations for the match, emphasizing the need to respect the Spanish team without falling into the trap of exaggeration or fear.
The coach of the Green team pointed out that the match against Uruguay revealed some observations, explaining that he was not satisfied with the team's performance during the second half.
He confirmed that the coaching staff worked on improving the defensive organization, especially in dealing with a team that relies on possession and control of the ball, like Spain.
Donis emphasized that the World Cup always has surprises, but the Saudi team enters the match with the aim of delivering their best performance, not just looking for a surprise.
The Greek coach spoke about the difficulty of facing the Spaniards, confirming that possession would likely be in favor of the opponent, but the Green team is capable of handling the course of the match.
Donis explained that the team has not yet reached the stage of implementing some bold tactical ideas due to the short period of working with the players.
He added that daily work with the players is different from following them during league matches, emphasizing that progress will come with time.
The coach of the Saudi national team touched on the importance of the psychological aspect, noting that there are specialists who help players achieve optimal mental readiness.
Donis refused to talk about any pressure before facing Spain, emphasizing that the greatest pressure will be in matches that require directly earning points.
The Green Falcons' coach praised the Spanish duo Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, explaining that their presence provides the Spanish national team with additional attacking options.
The Saudi national team is preparing to face Spain after drawing 1-1 with Uruguay, while the Spaniards drew 0-0 with Cape Verde.
Donis explained that the team underwent intensive preparations for the match, emphasizing the need to respect the Spanish team without falling into the trap of exaggeration or fear.
The coach of the Green team pointed out that the match against Uruguay revealed some observations, explaining that he was not satisfied with the team's performance during the second half.
He confirmed that the coaching staff worked on improving the defensive organization, especially in dealing with a team that relies on possession and control of the ball, like Spain.
Donis emphasized that the World Cup always has surprises, but the Saudi team enters the match with the aim of delivering their best performance, not just looking for a surprise.
The Greek coach spoke about the difficulty of facing the Spaniards, confirming that possession would likely be in favor of the opponent, but the Green team is capable of handling the course of the match.
Donis explained that the team has not yet reached the stage of implementing some bold tactical ideas due to the short period of working with the players.
He added that daily work with the players is different from following them during league matches, emphasizing that progress will come with time.
The coach of the Saudi national team touched on the importance of the psychological aspect, noting that there are specialists who help players achieve optimal mental readiness.
Donis refused to talk about any pressure before facing Spain, emphasizing that the greatest pressure will be in matches that require directly earning points.
The Green Falcons' coach praised the Spanish duo Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, explaining that their presence provides the Spanish national team with additional attacking options.
The Saudi national team is preparing to face Spain after drawing 1-1 with Uruguay, while the Spaniards drew 0-0 with Cape Verde.
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