Jesus: There is no revenge in football, and Neymar needs time

George Jesus, Al Hilal coach, spoke about the upcoming confrontation with Al Ain, UAE, in the AFC Champions League Elite Championship, and the participation of goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Rubaie in place of Moroccan Yassine Bounou, who is suffering from injury.

Jesus said in his statements at the match’s introductory press conference: “We will face the only team that was able to defeat us for a season and a half, so we must play with high concentration and strength.”

He added: “Al-Ain has not changed. Only one player was replaced, and he is a Portuguese player whom I know well in Porto.”

Jesus continued: “Every match is different from the other. Last season’s match, for example, Al Ain won 3 penalty kicks, and this does not happen often in one match, which put more pressure on us. Tomorrow is a new match, and I think the Al Ain coach knows us well and so do we.” We know him.”

He continued: “There is no such thing as revenge, and victory and defeat happen in football. For me, all opponents must be respected, and what is important is that we do not repeat our mistakes in the last match and enter into research.” About winning.”

Jesus indicated his great confidence in goalkeeper Muhammad Al-Rubaie, stressing that he performed regularly in the last match and was as confident as he was.

Regarding the position of Brazilian Neymar: “We will not push for Neymar’s return before his time. He needs time to reach high harmony, and he will participate gradually during the matches until he reaches full readiness.” .