Al Ain misses 10 players and fears Khorfakkan surprises

Al Ain is required to reconcile with its fans after the disappointing Asian participation.

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Al Ain will host today at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, at 06:30 pm, the Khorfakkan team within the Arabian Gulf Cup, in a confrontation in which the owners of the land fear a surprise, in addition to the impact of the absence of 10 players from the team, in addition to the great pressure on the "leader" to correct the image Modest appearance in the Asian champions, and a disappointing exit from the first round.

Al Ain wants to settle matters in the first leg today, to avoid any surprises.

Among the most prominent absences of Al Ain, between joining the national team camp and injuries, goalkeeper Khaled Issa, Ismail Ahmed and striker Caio, next to Togolese Lapa Kudjo, who suffers from physical problems, and the coach's bet on a young squad will be hoping to make a difference and overcome the hurdle of beginnings.

Al Ain coach Pedro said, in the press conference, that despite the circumstances of absences, the team is able to provide the best and achieve victory, and in return, Khorfakkan is looking to take advantage of the circumstances surrounding the "leader" due to the absences, by returning from "Dar Al Zein" to victory, with a comfortable difference from Goals helps him with his mission in the return leg, which he will play next month.

Khorfakkan coach, Brazilian Caio, said at the press conference: "I expect a difficult match, because changing the system from groups to knockout in the home and away method will make the two matches more difficult."

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