
French Hervé Renard, coach of the Saudi national team, spoke about the goal-scoring sterility of the Al-Akhdar attackers, before facing Indonesia in the sixth round of the decisive round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday.
Reynard said in his speech at the press conference: “I will talk about the last match against Australia. We were strong and showed a high spirit.”
Renard continued: “We must develop offensively. We showed high spirit and scored a goal, but unfortunately it was not counted. I know the players and they know me, but the most important thing now is to focus on what’s next.”
He added: “I see the passion for Indonesian football in the large attendance at the press conference. I wish you success, but not tomorrow.”
Renard talked about the danger of the Indonesian team, saying: “It is a strong and organized team that has quick offensive transitions and is dangerous on set pieces.”
And about Competing for second place in the group with Australia and Bahrain, He said: “The group is open to all possibilities. There are 5 matches remaining and the point difference is not far off.”
He continued: “We remember the draw match in Jeddah in which there were great chances for the Saudi team and the team won.” Missing a penalty kick, but there was no offensive effectiveness, and you need that in matches like this.”
He concluded his speech: “For 3 and a half years I was the coach of the national team, and even after I left, I was following the league. And happy “By watching the players I trained participate in the competitive league.”