National striker Ahmed Khalil called on the fans to forgive him for wasting an opportunity in the final minutes of the match between the team and Thailand, the day before yesterday, in the joint qualifiers to qualify for the World Cup 2022 and the Asian Cup 2023, citing the lack of sensitivity of the games as a result of playing in the last period.
He said in a press statement: «Any football player away from playing mainly in the games go through such circumstances, because the participation of several minutes during the games does not prepare the player well and get him to the (form) required, so I am sad to reach that point, and I wish To return to my level to serve my team and my youth team Ahli during the coming period ».
As for the reasons for the loss of the team from Thailand, Ahmed Khalil said: «Without a doubt the loss is caused by multiple errors over the time of the game, and the good use of the Thai team for the opportunities that have been available to him during the game, in addition to that he showed a good level and good handling of the game and impose his style» . "We lost three important points, but that loss is not the end," he said. "We still have other points where we can compensate and return to win and regain the top of Group G, but with the aim of rectifying any mistakes that limit the ambitions of the team."
As for the confusion that occurs during the first half of all the games played by the national team during the last period, he said: «Our ambition as big players to achieve victory and delight our fans, and when we participate in the games is our main goal to win, but do not forget that the team includes a number of players Young people who represent the hope and future of UAE football, and need more time to gain experience and adapt to the atmosphere of international matches.
With regard to the importance of the next meeting against Vietnam, Ahmed Khalil said: «Thailand and Vietnam are two of the most important meetings of our team, as they are strong competitors to qualify for the second stage of the qualifiers, and if we lost the round of Thailand we are able to compensate in the return match to be held in the UAE, The upcoming Vietnam match is no less important, and we have to be well prepared for it, and the technical staff sought to remedy the negatives that appeared during the match Thailand to appear strong and honorable, and come up with a positive result strengthen our position in the group teams ».
Asked by Ahmed Khalil about the delivery of Omar Abdul Rahman captain's badge when he was replaced to Ali Mabkhout, who refused to receive and give it to Khalil, he said: «The captain's badge was with Amuri because of his experience and seniority with the team, and when he left the stadium he handed it to his nearest player, Mabkhout, who realizes "I am the oldest, so he gave me the badge, and I don't find any problem that could have a negative impact. Such things are well-organized and well-known to the players inside the team, and generally the badge is not more expensive than the points of the game."
"The morale of all players is high and, God willing, we will surpass that station with the support of everyone. We have lost a round and we have not lost the qualifiers," said Khalil.
• Loss is not the end, are able to compensate.