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despite inconsistent results, stressing the importance of maximizing points at this stage of the season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"3020\">Ben Zekri also addressed one of the team\u2019s key issues\u2014lack of attacking efficiency\u2014explaining that while the team frequently creates chances, it struggles to convert them into goals. \u201cThe performance is there, but we need to be more clinical in front of goal,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3229\">He added that Al-Shabab had been the better side in several matches but failed to secure victories due to missed opportunities, expressing confidence in his attacking players\u2019 ability to regain scoring form.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3414\">He specifically mentioned <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Yannick Carrasco<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline 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