Rodgers: Pakhtakor play excellent football

Brendan Rodgers, Al-Qadsiah's coach, expressed his excitement for the match against Pakhtakor, confirming that their opponent plays distinctive football and that his team needs to reach their highest levels to achieve a positive result.

Al Qadsiah visit Pakhtakor tomorrow, Monday, at the Uzbek team's stadium in Tashkent, for the second round of the western zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026-2027, in search of their second victory.

Brendan Rodgers stated in the press conference that the match represents his team's first test away from home in the competition, pointing out that Pakhtakor have players with high technical skills who excel at implementing a distinctive style of play.

Al-Qadisiyah's coach explained that his players put in a significant physical effort against Al-Kholood in the league, delivering a fantastic performance that was crowned with an excellent result. He emphasized the importance of recovery and mental preparation ahead of the AFC Champions League Elite clash.

Brendan Rodgers revealed that his work with the players over the past year has helped them understand his ideas, explaining that Pakhtakor relies on building attacks from the back, with variable movements from the midfield, before sending crosses upon reaching the final third.