The Saudi national football team’s French coach, Herve Renard, reaffirmed that his team had done everything possible to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar 2022, pointing out that the players’ enthusiasm for an honorable start against Argentina tomorrow, Tuesday, at the start of their journey in the third group, dominates the players.
At the press conference today, Renard expressed his gladness for being at the Qatar World Cup, saying that the national team is excited to play the first match of the tournament against the Argentine national team, although they realize how difficult all matches in the World Cup are, but the players have the determination to play these matches.
Saudi Arabia’s French coach Herve Renard at a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on November 21, 2022. (AFP/Khaled Desouki)
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Renard added that Argentina is a candidate to win the Championship, confirming that the Saudi national team did not come to Qatar for a journey, but with the aim of being source of pride for Saudis, stressing his love for Qatar.
He confirmed that many Saudi players have already participated in the 2018 World Cup and no problem with goalkeeping, adding that they have a high combat soul and player Salman Al Faraj is training normally.
Renard mentioned that Messi is a legend, the best player in the French league and he is special, underlining the strength of other players too.
Saudi national team player Abdulelah Al Maliki commented that there is a lot of passion among the players for the first match against Argentina.
He added that participation in the World Cup is a pride for every player, and the confrontations will certainly not be easy, but Saudi preparations are good with the thoughtful program developed by the technical staff, as the preparation period passed well and there were no technical problems hindering the preparatory process.
He underscored that Saudi players will have a collective spirit, hoping to play a good match, confirming they have no problem with the weather in Qatar, adding they are ready to play at any time, day or night.
Argentina has consistently ranked among the top teams in the world over the past two years, but Saudi Arabia’s team enjoys strong public support, which gives The Falcons the chance to excel.
Al Maliki concluded his remarks to the media by reiterating that the Saudi players had undergone a thorough training process and had arrived with the intention of thrilling the crowd.
