Matthias Jaissle Confirms Al Ahly’s Focus on Sharjah and Dismisses Distractions from Criticism
Matthias Jaissle Confirms Al Ahly’s Focus on Sharjah and Dismisses Distractions from Criticism
Matthias Jaissle, Al Ahly’s coach, explained in the press conference before the match against UAE’s Sharjah in the AFC Champions League that the team is excited to play on their home ground in front of their fans.
Yaislah emphasized the importance of intelligently managing physical exertion, taking into account the intensity of matches and overlapping competitions, and stressed the necessity of fully and thoroughly adapting to the season’s rhythm.
Regarding the starting lineup, the coach explained that the final decision has not been made yet, saying, “We still have time to choose the 11 players,” emphasizing that all the focus is on the Sharjah match.
Regarding the criticisms directed at the team despite the victories, Yaislah emphasized that he does not pay them any attention: “I handle things according to the circumstances, and we have players committed to international matches, so we need a different tactic for each game.”
For his part, team player Saleh Abu Al-Shamat emphasized the importance of focusing on each match individually, saying, “We must approach every game without thinking about what comes next,” while also noting his recent physical improvement.
Sources revealed that Abu Al-Shamat enlisted the help of fitness coach Pedro, a physical therapy specialist and former personal trainer of the Brazilian player Souza, to improve his physical fitness and overcome previous issues in preparation for upcoming competitions.
