"Daily Mail" and "Deutsche Welle" talk about the chances of green in the Asian Cup

Some international media have been interested in the Saudi team just hours before the start of the Asian Nations Cup on Saturday, Jan. 5, which runs until Feb. 1 in the UAE.

The German news agency Deutsche Welle analyzed the performance of the Saudi team, saying: "The Saudi team has gradually abandoned its reputation as a defensive team in Betzi's time."

"Coach Juan Antonio Pietzi has accustomed the Saudis to get used to the acquisition and possession of the ball in the middle of the field, thanks to the duo Salman Al-Faraj and Abdullah Atif, who drove the Green Battalion to make fun offers. "

In a brief commentary on what the Greens can offer in Asian countries, the Sydney Morning Herald wrote: "Saudi Arabia is capable of doing anything in football in its day."

"Saudi Arabia, who has won the title three times, the last of which in 1996, could be one of the factors influencing the finals of the Asian Cup," said the Daily Mail.

Former France coach Philippe Trossier said in a statement

"The Saudi team, as well as South Korea, Iran and Japan, have the ambition to crown the Asian Cup," said the Daily Mail.

The newspaper expected a strong participation in the games, which witnessed the presence of neighbors from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

"Juan Antonio Pietzi will have an easier opening than at the World Cup when he will meet North Korea on Tuesday," AFP said.

"Green will be under pressure at the Asian Cup as only one win has been won since the 2018 World Cup in six games."