Jesus: Al Hilal is one of the strongest teams in Asia

The Portuguese Jorge Jesus, coach of Al Hilal, compared the new version of the AFC Champions League for the elite to the European Champions League, before facing Al Rayyan of Qatar, today in the first round competitions at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha.

Jesus said in the press conference: “The competition has become stronger now in the AFC Champions League, especially after the participation of all foreign players, and I see that it has become similar to the European Champions League in the system, which makes it stronger.” “.

Regarding the confrontation between Al Rayyan and Qatar, he responded: “We are facing a strong competitor who has players with high potential and the most powerful Al Rayyan players, but we also have great potential and are considered the best on the continent.”

Regarding the Frenchman Laurent Blanc, coach of the Saudi Al-Ittihad Club, praising Al-Hilal and him, Jesus responded: “I am proud of the Al-Ittihad coach’s testimony and his praise of my work.”

. Portuguese Jorge Jesus concluded: “We are playing difficult matches at the same time. We must perform with full focus and strength.”