Donnis: What We Missed Against Spain Will Not Be Repeated Against Cape Verde

The Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team, confirmed the readiness of the Green Falcons to face the crucial match against Cape Verde in the final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Donis explained that the team aims to present a different image in the upcoming match, emphasizing that the players have learned from the encounter with Spain and will strive to deliver a stronger and more courageous performance.

The coach of the Green team said, "Our goal is to develop the team and leave a mark in the tournament. We have been working for some time to improve the level of collective performance on the field."

He added: "The players put in a good effort in the past matches, but we lacked offensive boldness against Spain, and this will not happen again against Cape Verde."

The head coach pointed out that the playing style adopted by the team has not changed, explaining that the team performed well against Uruguay through high pressing and tactical discipline.

He continued: "We need confidence and responsibility when building attacks, especially when facing the opponent's pressure, with the necessity of improving the final touch in front of the goal."

Donis emphasized that technical stability is a priority during the current period, affirming that any changes in the lineup will be related to injuries, fatigue, and the nature of the match.

Regarding the lack of offensive effectiveness, he explained: "The team cannot be evaluated based on just two matches, and we will try to impose our style and create more opportunities against Cape Verde."

The Saudi national team coach praised the opponent, saying: "Cape Verde is an organized team with strong defense, and they succeeded in taking advantage of the opportunities they had during the tournament."

Donis concluded his statements by emphasizing that the full focus is on achieving victory, explaining that the team will enter the match with great determination to make the fans happy.