Gomez: The Saudi League cannot be compared to other leagues

The Portuguese Jose Gomez, coach of the Zamalek team, revealed the difference between the Egyptian Premier League and the Saudi Roshan Professional League.

Gomez said that there are many things. The similarity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt in football, but now that the Saudi League includes the most important international names, we cannot compare it with other countries.

He added, the investment brought by the clubs For many international players, we cannot compare them to others.

The Portuguese coach continued his speech: “There is a lot of similarity from a technical standpoint, and the strong level of the league, which is very good, So I think we can say they are really similar.”

He continued: “There is a big difference between the time of training in Saudi Arabia previously, and today, especially in terms of the number of foreigners, there were three Foreigners and one Asian, but now the difference is big, there are eight foreign players.”

He concluded: “The situation is completely different, even with regard to the quality and type of foreign players. Today, Saudi Arabia has a great influence.” Very much, and there is a great benefit for the local player from contact with these stars, which makes him work hard and try to work more, to create a starting place in the team, and to be part of the coaches’ choices.”