We have only seven rounds left, and any stumble could cost us dearly in the race for top positions, so our focus is entirely on the match against Al-Bataeh, which is the first step in the decisive stage of the season». He added: «A victory will give us a strong boost technically and mentally, and raise the ambitions of the players and technical staff, especially given the closeness of points with direct competitors for fifth place». Ajman had suffered a defeat to Al-Wahda in the last round with a score of 2-0, ending a three-match winning streak achieved in rounds 15, 16, and 17, which had significantly boosted the team in the standings. The Ajman team manager continued: «Perhaps this defeat came at a suitable time to regroup, but it is not the end, but an opportunity to correct some mistakes. The team has shown good levels in recent weeks, achieving important victories that boosted the players' confidence, and we are currently working on quickly restoring balance and returning to winning ways». He added: «The players have reacted positively in training, and there is a clear determination to make up for the lost points. This makes the match more difficult, but at the same time, it gives us more motivation to deliver a strong performance worthy of our ambitions». The match against Al-Bataeh carries a moral advantage for Ajman, as the team has not suffered any defeat in the previous seven encounters in the Professional League, winning four times, the last of which was in the first round (1-0), while the teams drew three times previously. Ajman enters its expected match against Al-Bataeh with a full squad for the match scheduled for next Tuesday as part of the 19th round of the Professional League, giving the technical staff a strong morale boost before one of the most important stages of the season, as seen by the «Orange» technical and administrative team. The Ajman squad, which is in seventh place with 23 points, is free of any absences, whether due to suspension or injury, allowing the technical staff to put all their cards on the table for a match that carries significant competitive weight in the race for top positions. Ajman team manager, Mohammed Hussein, emphasized that «the match against Al-Bataeh represents a pivotal station in Ajman's journey, especially as the 'Orange' now looks seriously at finishing the season in fifth place amid a tight battle with several clubs, most notably Al-Jazira and Al-Nasr». Mohammed Hussein told «Al Ittihad»: «We realize that the rest of the season does not tolerate wasting points, every match has become a final. The atmosphere within the team is ideal, and the team spirit is strongly present». He explained: «We respect Al-Bataeh, and we know they will fight until the last moment, their position in the table makes them desperately in need of points».
