Salem Al-Hajri: The Monterrey game is the real beginning for us in the Club World Cup

Al-Sadd midfielder Salem Al Hajri stressed on the difficulty of the upcoming match against the Mexican side Monterrey, the champions of CONCACAF, in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019.

Speaking during the pre-match conference, Al-Hajri said: “This is an important match after we managed to qualify for the quarter-finals. Monterrey is an organized and respected team. We will give everything we have and we will work to display a level appropriate for Al Sadd and honor Qatari football.”

He added: “The 2011 generation finished in the third position and this motivates us to achieve a good position in this edition. I have great confidence in all players to go far in this tournament.”

The Al-Sadd star continued: “Participation in such important tournaments is a dream for every player and confronting Monterrey is the real beginning for the team in the Club World Cup.”

About his coach Xavi, Al-Hajri said: “Xavi is a legend and conveyed much of his experiences. As a coach, we benefit greatly from him, and if he goes as a coach to Barcelona, ​​we will miss him and wish him success in his life as a coach.”