Buckingham: Defensive absences affected Al-Khulood

The coach explained that Al-Khulood created numerous chances during the match, and they could have scored three goals in the first half, but Al-Ettifaq took advantage of the opportunities available to them and succeeded in finding the net three times.

Buckingham has highlighted the team's defensive and offensive statistics, having conceded 15 goals and scored only two in their last four matches. He confirmed that the changes in the defence, especially after the break, have affected their performance.

The team is still capable of building attacks and creating chances, but the wastefulness, combined with the absence of key defensive players, has contributed to conceding goals in recent matches.

The coach of Al-Khulood has reaffirmed his commitment to the team's playing identity, despite occasional mistakes during build-up play. He explained that he prefers to maintain the current approach while making limited adjustments to the details according to the players' needs.

Buckingham highlighted that Al-Kholoud has the youngest average age among league clubs, emphasizing that player development is a key goal, and that performance evaluation is affected by results; criticism intensifies during losses compared to winning periods.

Des Buckingham, the coach of Al-Kholood, has attributed part of the responsibility for his team's declining results to defensive changes and significant absences, following their 3-0 loss to Al-Ettifaq in the 11th round of the Roshn Saudi League.