The international defender "Al-Ain" Khalid al-Hashimi stated that for the revival of the team on the path to victory after the series of failures, the necessary traits are enthusiasm, desire, and fighting spirit, which were manifested in the match against "Nasr" in the framework of the 13th round of the professional football league of Adnok Dubai. According to him, the victory indicated a positive psychological setting before the match with "Jazira" in the quarterfinals of the President's Cup at Zabeel Stadium.
"It was evident that we lacked enthusiasm and fighting spirit, and this was evident in the match. I hope this spirit will be with us in all upcoming games," al-Hashimi said. "We approached the match with positive thoughts, aiming to maintain the victory, which would delight our fans after the previous results."
After winning with a score of 4:1 against "Nasr", the team received a positive attitude, but their chances for the championship in the league seem weak due to trailing by 12 points from the leader, "Sharjah." Speaking about the goals in the league, al-Hashimi emphasized that each game needs to be approached separately, and winning the President's Cup is only part of the goal, as the club needs to win two titles this season.
The match against "Nasr" marked the return of the defender to the main squad, replacing Koaami Otois after the gathering of yellow cards. His outstanding performance earned him praise among fans of "Al-Ain." In response to fans' requests regarding the chance to play with the Portuguese trainer Leonardo Jardim, al-Hashimi acknowledged that he appreciates their support and criticism, expressing hope for a continued successful career at the club.
He concluded his remarks, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the upcoming matches and deferring discussions regarding the Club World Cup, which will take place this summer. "This tournament is far off; it will happen in June, and right now we are in January. There are still five months ahead, and we need to concentrate on the upcoming matches."
