Dounis reveals injury status ahead of Qatar clash in Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final

Georgios Donis, the coach of the Saudi Arabia national team, stressed the importance of focus and preparation for the upcoming match against Qatar tomorrow, Saturday, in the semi-final of the Arabian Gulf Cup "Gulf 27", confirming the Green's desire to reach the final.

Donis explained that the team is facing an opponent with players who have significant experience, highlighting the necessity of studying their strengths and weaknesses, while adhering to Saudi Arabia's style of play, retaining possession, and making the right decisions.

The coach highlighted that the fixture congestion poses a physical challenge, with the national team having played three matches in six days. He emphasized that the players' readiness will determine his choices to maintain competitiveness.

Dounis revealed that Zakaria Hawsawi will miss the upcoming match, while Hassan Tambakti's status has not been determined, explaining that the coaching staff will assess his condition before making a final decision regarding his participation.

The coach praised the fan support and the atmosphere in the stands, expressing hope for a large turnout during the semi-final to help the national team overcome Qatar and reach the final.

Abdullah Al Salem has confirmed that the match against Qatar represents a strong test, stating that the goal is clear: "We aspire to reach the final and continue our journey towards achieving the title," despite the strength of the opponent and their continental experience.

Al Salem spoke about his current phase, emphasizing the challenges he has faced but continued to work hard. He confirmed that his goal and that of his teammates is to represent Saudi Arabia in the best possible way and to compete strongly for the Arabian Gulf Cup title.