Shabab Al Ahli's player Matheus Lima has confirmed that he is ready to take on offensive responsibilities in the upcoming period, compensating for the absence of Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun. He stated that he will do his best to help the team and delight the fans who support the team in every match. Lima told "Al Ittihad" that he went through a difficult period at the start of the season due to an injury that kept him out of the first two rounds before he began to regain his fitness and gradually return to the team's squad. Lima explained: "I was out at the beginning due to injury, but I gradually returned and started playing with the team. We are always looking to delight the Shabab Al Ahli fans, and their continuous support makes us give everything we have on the field." Regarding Azmoun's absence and its impact on the team, Lima said: "Last season I was also present during Sardar's absence, and I succeeded in proving my ability to lead the team's attack. The situation is definitely different this season, but I will do my utmost to help the team move forward." This season, Lima has played in six matches in the ADNOC Pro League for a total of 345 minutes without scoring any goals yet. Despite scoring six goals last season, he has shown a strong presence in the Arabian Gulf League Cup (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup) after leading the team to a win over Al-Nasr in the second leg of the quarter-finals by scoring both goals in the match, which ended 2-1.
