The site of "Juhaina News" Syrian, the comments of the new coach of the Syrian team Fakhr Ibrahim, during which he confirmed the accession of Captain Firas Al Khatib to the headquarters of the Syrian team in the UAE city of Al Ain, before the fateful meeting, which brings together Tuesday, "Eagles Qaison" against Australia at the end of the Group B games In the Asian Cup hosted by the UAE currently, and extends until the first of February.
Ibrahim said: "I am happy to have Firas Al Khatib join the team, especially since his presence will give a great boost to the players, and I am also personally. If we qualify for the 16th round, Khatib will be in the starting line-up of the team."
The coach replaced Ibrahim Ibrahim as the successor to German Bernd Stange following the dismissal of the latter due to the modest results of the Syrian team in the Asian Cup UAE 2019, after the draw with Palestine in the opening game, and loss to the Jordanian team 0-2, as the Syrians defend their hopes to qualify provided victory over Australia Who finished second in the group with three points, and behind Jordan leaders with six points.