Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi highlighted the difficulty of his team’s match against Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, noting the high quality and organization of the opponent.
He stated in the post-match press conference that Al-Hilal deserved the victory based on their overall performance, emphasizing that the team created numerous scoring opportunities that could have resulted in more goals if not for Al-Khaleej’s solid defensive structure.
Continuous Progress and Squad Management
Inzaghi explained that the team is showing steady improvement and continues to develop its performance despite a congested match schedule.
He pointed out the importance of squad rotation to manage player fatigue and compensate for key absences, while maintaining fitness and readiness for upcoming matches.
He also stressed that all remaining fixtures should be treated as finals due to the intense competition.
Praise from Al-Khaleej Coach
On the other hand, Al-Khaleej coach Gus Poyet congratulated Al-Hilal on their win, acknowledging the challenge of facing a team with such high-quality players.
He noted that Al-Hilal’s squad possesses strong individual skills and the ability to make a difference through technical excellence and attacking creativity.
Solid Performance Despite Challenges
Poyet added that his team delivered a respectable performance despite limited preparation time, as they had only two days to prepare for the match.
He admitted that some players were not at full fitness but were still included in the lineup, with substitutes available on the bench.
Looking Ahead
The Al-Khaleej coach concluded by expressing optimism about improving performance in upcoming matches, aiming to build on lessons learned and achieve better results.
