Al Duhail coach Christophe Galtier emphasizes importance of upcoming match against Al Wakrah
Al Duhail coach Christophe Galtier emphasized the significance of the upcoming match against Al Wakrah in the seventeenth week of the Expo Stars League. Galtier acknowledged the strong defensive organization of Al Wakrah, despite the absence of key player Lucas Mendes. He highlighted the need for his team to be wary of Al Wakrah’s defensive prowess and ability to apply pressure on opponents.
Addressing his team’s recent poor performance, Galtier admitted to facing challenges but expressed confidence in bouncing back. He praised goalkeeper Shehab Al-Laithi for preventing goals in the last match and shouldering some of the team’s defensive mistakes. Galtier took responsibility for the team’s underwhelming results, stating that the onus falls on him to deliver better outcomes.
Looking ahead, Galtier acknowledged the difficulty in setting clear goals for the team given their recent struggles. However, he emphasized the importance of winning the upcoming match against Al Wakrah to regain confidence. Galtier stressed the need for players to believe in themselves to turn the tide and start securing victories again.
Goalkeeper Shehab Al-Laithi echoed Galtier’s sentiments, emphasizing the team’s determination to bounce back from their recent setbacks. He expressed confidence in his teammates’ abilities to deliver a strong performance against Al Wakrah. Al-Laithi highlighted the team’s focus on treating every remaining match as a final to secure victories and improve their league standings.
Despite the challenges faced, Al-Duhail team remains optimistic about their capabilities and is determined to return to winning ways in the upcoming matches. The players are motivated to achieve their set objectives and push for success in both domestic and international competitions, starting with the crucial match against Al Wakrah.
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