Zaccheroni: I do not rely on rumors of my departure from the United Arab Emirates

Zaccheroni: I do not rely on rumors of my departure from the United Arab Emirates

Admitted that it would not be easy to deal with it today against India

ZAKERONI (AFP)

Abu Dhabi: Middle East

United Arab Emirates national team coach Alberto Zaccheroni has expressed confidence in the players' ability to win today's match against the Indian team and to complete the Asian Cup. 2019, currently underway in the United Arab Emirates.
Zaccheroni said at a press conference on Wednesday: "We have noticed since the beginning of the tournament that there is no easy match.In my opinion, the development of the game in Asia n This is not surprising, as there are currently 17 Asian teams in the top 100 of the International Game Federation (FIFA) that have been limited to only nine teams in the past.
"The Indian team has played a big game and it has gotten a great result in Thailand.It is also a strong team.The confrontation with the Indian team will not be easy at all."
"We met the players after our match against Bahrain and explained the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian team.The FIFA ranking does not count coaches, but the team will be respected in India. I have a lot of confidence in the ability of players to perform well in the game. "
"The match against India is a break for us and we will do everything in our power to win, despite all the difficulties we face against this strong team, the style of the two teams is quite different, but I am convinced that the potential of my players and the desire and enthusiasm will be at the heart of the match.We were in the opening match against Bahrain, where we also played well at the beginning of the match. "
"Saif Rashed is ready to participate," said Zaccheroni. His position has not yet been determined. He is still suffering. "
Asked about the possibility of his departure from the team, Zlatko Dalic, and on the news that the UAE has denied him any pressure in the middle of the tournament, Zaccheroni said: "As a coach with 35 years of experience, experience, I do not pay attention to these things, we lost our fans and we wanted to win the game. "
"I am only focusing on the match and I know that the main objective of the UAE contract with the coach is the Asian Cup. I am trying to bring the coach to the table. team to make a solid bid and a good victory to the Indian team, and I do not care about the rumors.The important thing is the career of the team. "
"Everyone is talking about numbers," he said, "and it's all about team play and the three points."
Khamis Ismail agreed with Zaccheroni on this point, saying that "the only number that counts for the team is the three points of the match".
Asked about the tension he experienced in the first game, Ismael said, "I think the desire to win was about all the players, but there was no nervousness, we were trying to be as good. as possible. "At the level of the Indian team, he said:" The Indian team is characterized by collective performance and serious attack ".
"The fans are the fuel and the engine of the team, and we thank them for their support and seek their happiness."

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