What did Al Wahda coach Tin Kat say about the Sharjah battle... and the absence of Ismail Matar?

Dutch Al Wahda coach Tin Kat confirmed that he respects Sharjah as a strong competitor, but his team does not fear him, describing the match that brings them together tomorrow (21:00 UAE time) as "difficult" in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, stressing his team in Full readiness and high morale for the meeting.

"We are ready for this match and we depend on the group, not just one player," Tin Kat said at the match's introductory press conference.

Regarding the absence of the player Ismail Matar from the team in this match, he said: "Ismail Matar is an influential player .. but I must remind you that we have previously missed him in big matches, but unity depends on the group and such questions may put the team in a negative atmosphere, but our spirit is high and morale is very high. For me, we did not come to Sharjah afraid of the opponent."

Al Wahda coach indicated that it is good to have an Emirati team that qualifies for the next round in the Asian Championship, and may go further.

And whether the matches for this role will be played in the defeated exit system, putting pressure on his team, the coach of Al-Wahda confirmed that this may put pressure on the opponent as well, and not only on his team.

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