Gulf Cup 27: What did Dalic say about a potential clash against Saudi Arabia?

Zlatko Dalić, the coach of the United Arab Emirates national team, has clarified his stance regarding the potential opponent in the Semi-Final of the FIFA World Cup 27, emphasizing that his primary goal is to win against Qatar and qualify for the final.

Dalić stated in the press conference: "I will not change my plan because of the result between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, this is not my style, and anyone who wants to win the title must be prepared to face any team."

The coach of the United Arab Emirates stated that he will watch the match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq to know his next opponent, but he emphasized his refusal to engage in early calculations, pointing out the strength of all teams, and that the Semi-Final opponent will be a team that participated in the FIFA World Cup.

Dalic praised the state of Al-Tadamon within the UAE camp, confirming that the players are working as one family. He expressed his happiness with the harmony achieved in just ten days, despite expecting it to take six months.

Dalic has revealed that Cézar will miss the match against Qatar due to injury, calling his absence a loss for the team. He also pointed out the fatigue of the players due to the congested fixture schedule, emphasizing the importance of giving opportunities to those who have participated less.