Syrian team star and Saudi Al-Ahli striker Omar Al-Soma defended Nassour Qassioun coach Fajr Ibrahim, pointing out that the Syrian team tops their group with nine points in the current joint qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup.

Speaking on the Syrian radio "Midfield" program, Al-Soma said: "Half of the players of the Syrian national team have played games in the absence of their readiness because the Syrian league is still irregular and does not allow players to play games on a weekly basis." They have not played a single game from the Philippines until the second qualifier against the Maldives.

"The players did as much as possible what they were asked by coach Fajr Ibrahim, especially in a game against Guam last week," said Nassour Kassioun, the current leader of the standings. The defensive bloc and the offensive style, which gave the Syrian team to score more. "

He added: "My testimony is hurt by Captain Fajr Ibrahim, and we must not forget the performance of the Eagles of Qassioun in the match against Australia in the last Asian championship with Captain Fajr. The coaches who passed me in my professional career. "

He drew attention to the many criticisms that hit the Syrian team, especially after the hard victory over the Maldives 2-1 goal, and said: "I admonish and sad because the criticism came after we won and get the full mark, what is the result, we are Japan and Australia only teams that achieved the full mark and the balance Nine points. "

He continued: "Fajr Ibrahim offers everything he has during the lectures and training, but we must not forget that there are more than a new player in the squad still need time to achieve harmony."
Al-Soma expressed his hope that Omar Khreibin and Firas Al-Khatib will return to the squad. "We certainly lost Omar Khreibeen after he was injured. I really hope Firas Al-Khatib will return to the squad, but his special circumstance in the absence of any club is currently difficult. this mission".

It is worth mentioning, the Syrian team started its joint qualifying campaign by defeating the Philippines "5-3", before achieving a difficult victory over the Maldives "2-1", and complete his career with a full score by defeating the team "Guam" with four goals without reply, was enough to rise "Qasun Eagles" top their first group, two points behind the Chinese team runners-up.