Al-Wasl player Nicolas Jimenez has stated that the team has all the necessary qualities to go far in the AFC Champions League 2, if it continues the rising performance it has shown in recent times. Al-Wasl will face Saudi Al-Nasr in the quarter-finals of the competition. The match, which was scheduled to be played the day after tomorrow, has been postponed by the decision of the Asian Football Confederation to 'postpone matches in light of the development of the situation in the Middle East'. Jimenez told Al Ittihad: 'We have a very big match against Al-Nasr, it is one of the toughest encounters in the tournament. We must prepare in the best way, because a win will allow us to continue the journey in the tournament. This is an important championship for us, and we need to focus and work hard'. He added: 'We are developing match after match. If we play with a high spirit and follow the instructions of the technical staff, I think we are able to advance and compete strongly in the next rounds'. The player pointed out that Al-Wasl's recent performance indicates a clear improvement in the team's level, saying: 'We are playing with more confidence now and constantly developing. What we did against Shabab Al-Ahli in the league was positive, and now we need to carry this level to the AFC Champions League'. Al-Wasl drew with Shabab Al-Ahli 1-1 in the 18th round of the league, raising 'The Emperor's' tally to 30 points in fourth place, while 'Dubai's Knights' have 42 points, two points behind leaders Al-Ain'. Jimenez concluded his speech by saying: 'We will fight in the next match, and we have a great desire to continue and advance in the tournament. We know it will be a difficult match, but we can achieve something big if we play in Al-Wasl's usual style'.
