QNA
Al-Sadd coach Bruno Miguel stressed the importance of the team's participation in the King Salman Club Cup, set to kick off on Thursday.
During the press conference ahead of Al-Sadd's opening match against Wydad of Morocco, Bruno stated, "This tournament holds great importance at the beginning of the season, aiding us in achieving peak performance throughout the season."
The Portuguese coach continued, "As the coach of Al-Sadd, my goal is to lead the team to win and to compete for the title. Our technical and physical readiness is not yet at its peak, having had only six or seven training sessions at most."
Regarding Al-Sadd's ability to compete in this tournament, he said, "Our mentality drives us to win and compete, and most clubs share the same determination. However, the tournament also serves as a crucial preparation stage for us, especially with a challenging upcoming season."
He added, "The team may not be in its best form for the tournament, given some injuries and also players who are not fully fit. However, I am confident that the team's performance will improve with each match."
Regarding the addition of Moroccan defender Roman Saiss to the team, Bruno described Saiss as "an experienced player who will bolster the team with his wealth of experience". He also emphasized that Al-Sadd does not rely on one individual player but on a cohesive group capable of achieving victory.
Al-Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah highlighted the challenge of facing Wydad of Morocco in the opening match of Group B in the King Salman Club Cup.
Speaking at the press conference, Bounedjah said, "Wydad is one of the top Arab and African teams, boasting high-level players. We had a competitive friendly match against Raja Casablanca in Doha, during which we displayed a strong performance, preparing us well for this tournament."
The Al-Sadd forward continued, "We are fully aware of Wydad's players' capabilities. At Al-Sadd, we approach every match with a winning mentality, knowing that it's the small details that will decide the game. I hope the match will be of high quality."