Ibrahim Bayesh solves right-back issue with great performance against Kuwait

Ibrahim Bayesh, a player for the Iraq national team, has managed to solve a problem in an important position during the Gulf Cup 27 in Saudi Arabia, following his good performance in the match against Kuwait in the second round of the tournament.

Ibrahim Bayesh, aged 26, participated as a right-back in the match between Iraq and Kuwait, playing the entire game until the end. He managed to replace right-back Mustafa Saadoon, who missed the encounter due to an injury sustained in the match against Oman.

Ibrahim Bayesh captained the Iraqi national team and rose to the occasion, successfully addressing the right-back position despite his primary role being right winger, while occasionally playing as an attacking midfielder.

Former Iraq international player Jabbar Hashim has stated that there has been some overstepping by fans towards Ibrahim Bayesh, who is an important player and one of the key pillars of the Iraq national team. What distinguishes Bayesh is that he can play in multiple positions, and I have previously coached him at Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and he was also with us in the Iraq national team during the Paris Olympics. Therefore, the coach needs him from a tactical perspective.

Ibrahim Bayesh, after gaining extensive experience, excels in this position due to his good physical attributes. He was an effective leader in the match; although he did not perform at the required level in the previous game like most players, he stood out against Kuwait, delivering an impressive performance in both defensive coverage and offensive support.

He continued that we must send a message to our fans that all the players we have are important, and just having some of them on the pitch gives the rest of the players a sense of reassurance, as we saw with Amir Al-Ammari, Zidane Iqbal, and Merchas Doski. These pillars are very important and have proven their tactical role with the Iraq national team, as is the case with Ibrahim Bayesh, who maintains his balance on the pitch.

After the match between Iraq and Kuwait, Ibrahim Bayesh shared a photo on his official Instagram account wearing a goalkeeper's kit and gloves alongside a joker card, indicating his ability to play in multiple positions. The image received significant interaction from fans who praised his leadership spirit and versatility in Graham Arnold's lineup.