Ferreira: No excuses for failing to win at home

Al-Sadd head coach Jesualdo Ferreira has called on his players to give everything they have to win the upcoming AFC Champions League game against Al-Wasl of the UAE, saying that there is “no excuse for failing to win at home.”

Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Sunday, Ferreira said: “It is a very crucial game for us and for Qatari football, because winning it could take us to the next stage.”

“The team has faced a lot of difficulties in preparing for the game because of the absence of the international players. Tomorrow’s match will not be easy and everyone knows that that the psychological aspect will have an effect on the game, especially as Al-Wasl are under no pressure. As for us, our objective is to get three points and qualify for the next stage.”

“The Al-Sadd players are confident that they can give their best. We have no excuses for failing to win tomorrow at our home ground, in front of our fans.”

Al-Sadd’s Qatari international players impressed with their performances during the recent International Friendship Tournament held in Basra, Iraq and Ferreira believes it can have a positive effect. “The good performances with the national team will be a boost for us. I want to congratulate the QFA for the title win. All the Al-Sadd players will now have the confidence and desire to get a win tomorrow.”

Ferreira also added: “During the league break, the coach works to ensure that his players will be fully fit. This season, we have never played with a full-strength team. However, Al-Sadd area capable of making up for it.”

The coach concluded by saying: “I repeat once again that tomorrow’s match is very important for Al-Sadd. We are capable of giving our best and securing the three points.”