Pioli: Cristiano Ronaldo is inspiring and facing independence is difficult

Italian Stefano Pioli, coach of Al-Nasr Club, stressed the difficulty of facing Iranian Esteghlal, in the third round of the AFC Elite Champions League.

Pioli said, in the press conference: “We will face a difficult team like Iranian Esteghlal, and we come here after a series of positive victories and we hope to continue that.”

Stefano Pioli added: “The Asian Championship has a high level and all the teams participating in it are good and we always look forward to winning.”

Pioli stressed that Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player and he inspires the players and is well prepared and excited for this match.