Harsh statements from the former Milan player towards his team, which lost 4-2 against the Qataris Al-Duhail in which Verratti and Piątek play
Two days ago, theAl-Ittihad coached by Sergio Conceicao played the match valid for the fifth round of the Asian Champions League. The reigning champions of Saudi Pro League they lost 4-2 in the house ofAl-Duhaila team from Qatar. During the usual press conference which is held after the match, the Portuguese coach made very harsh statements towards his team, especially regarding the defensive phase.
Al-Ittihad, Conceicao hard on the team: “I’m 51 years old and I could play at the same pace”
—
After almost two months, Al-Ittihad loses a match in the top Asian competition again. On Monday afternoon, on the fifth day of the Champions League, the yellow and black team faced away from home the Qataris of Al-Duhail, the team in which they play Marco VerrattiEuropean Champion with Italy four years ago, Luis Albertoformer Lazio playmaker, e Krzysztof Piątekwho wore the shirts of Genoa and Milan. These three players left their mark in the match won 4-2 against the Saudis. The former midfielder PSG he provided the assist for the 2-0 ad Adil Boulbinain which he scored two more goals by receiving the decisive ball from the Spaniard. The Polish striker, however, dropped the poker complete with an assist from the former Biancoceleste player.
Only after the fourth goal conceded did Al-Ittihad wake up with a brace Karim Benzemaex real Madrid and winner of the Ballon d’Or three years ago. During the post-match press conference, Conceicao demonstrated once again that he doesn’t mince his words and criticized his team very harshly. These were the words of the Lusitanian coach, who also apologized to the fans: “There wasn’t a team on the pitch, but only names. For the first time in my career, I’m experiencing this kind of situation. I’m 51 years old and I’m able to play at the pace shown by the team. The defensive phase of the players was disappointing. Only in attack did he give an answer by trying to win or at least draw, but answers must also be given in defense. I want to congratulate Al-Duhail and I hope that our fans can accept our apologies for this match. I don’t have to say anything else.”
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED