Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khaled, National Coach, believes that it is difficult for players to play in the first team in the current Gulf Cup (Gulf 25) hosted by Iraq in Basra after returning from Mir. Cup recently and he would have drained them. Al-Khaled explained in an exclusive interview with Al-Madina that the Gulf Cup championship, as always said, remained, and therefore the participation of the Kingdom is important for the success of this meeting in the Gulf, and it is unacceptable to apologize for not being present with the brothers in this forum.
He added, however, that there are circumstances that require you to have a certain representation in the national team, which is to return after participating in the World Cup through a very high level, during which the players have made very great efforts, and all the players are now associated with with their teams in the league.
Technically, Al-Khaled confirmed that the Saudi Arabia national team performed well in the matches it played in the tournament, both against Yemen and even against Oman, despite the defeat, while the match in Iraq was the only exception given the circumstances. in which this match was played, after the stadium turned into a puddle of water due to rain. It began to pour rain, and it became very difficult to control the ball.
We have all seen how the field affected the natural movement of the ball.
The coach of the national team said that the group stage matches after which our team was eliminated presented players who will be of great importance in the future, after they gain experience, and they will play an important role in the first team in the coming years. taking into account the fact that the period of preparation of the team for this tournament was too short.
Al-Khaled concluded his speech to Al-Madina by saying: “All outcomes are possible with participation in any tournament, including an early exit, and therefore we cannot blame or hold them responsible for this exit.