November 20, 2022, 11:23 AM
November 20, 2022, 11:23 AM
The Saudi defender Ali Al Bulayhi affirmed this Sunday that his team is aware that Argentina is much more than a simple playeralluding to Lionel Messi, ahead of his debut duel in the 2022 World Cup, on Tuesday in Lusail.
“We are playing against a whole teamnot against a player, and God willing we will show what is required of us,” Al Bulayhi told reporters at the start of Saudi Arabia’s training at Sealine Beach Resort, 57 kilometers south of Doha. .
“We are eleven against eleven”, remembered. “We are prepared for the three games, not only for the ones in Argentina,” he said of their next duels against Poland and Mexico, the other members of group C.
Al Bulayhi was asked by AFP what the ‘Green Hawks’ players will feel on Tuesday when they face Messi, seven times Ballon d’Or and possibly before his last World Cup.
“I repeat, we are playing against the Argentine team, not against a player. And we will be eleven against eleven,” he insisted.
For his part, the defender Muhammad Al Burayk also trusted that Saudi Arabia can show its “best level”, with the support of his fans, which will be especially numerous in Qatar due to its geographical proximity.
“The atmosphere is enthusiastic. There are some players who have already experienced a World Cup, but for others it is the first time, that means great motivation,” he said.
“Our fans love football. God willing, we can get what they dream of. I hope to have your support at all times. In every game, whatever the circumstances, throughout the 90 minutes,” he added.
