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Senegalese Koulibaly, who has rediscovered his form under Inzaghi, played an instrumental role at Kingdom Arena and praised the Italian tactician's influence since his arrival.
#ACLElite | Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)
“In the Club World Cup, Inzaghi arrived and gave us confidence, especially as we were trying to perform well,” said Koulibaly. The head coach has known me since my Napoli days, and I have been trying to perform at my best since the beginning of the season for the fans.
“The match was difficult but we prepared well to score two goals without much difficulty. Even though our level dropped in the second half, we were the better team until the end.”
“The match was difficult but we prepared well to score two goals without much difficulty. Even though our level dropped in the second half, we were the better team until the end.”
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Inzaghi praised Al Hilal’s tactical discipline in a match which reinforced Al Hilal’s status as one of the favourites to go all the way.
“The match was very good overall. The first half was excellent and we came out with the win and are top of the table,” said Inzaghi.” We decided to rest Malcom today, but he'll be ready for the next match against Al Ittihad (in the Saudi Pro League)."
“The match was very good overall. The first half was excellent and we came out with the win and are top of the table,” said Inzaghi.” We decided to rest Malcom today, but he'll be ready for the next match against Al Ittihad (in the Saudi Pro League)."
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“I don't think Salem Al Dawsari will be ready for the next match. He was injured while playing for the national team, and we are now trying to do everything we can to ensure his return from injury.”
Despite suffering defeat after opening with two draws, head coach Sergio Alegre found positives in Al Sadd’s second half improvement.
Despite suffering defeat after opening with two draws, head coach Sergio Alegre found positives in Al Sadd’s second half improvement.
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“Al Hilal dominated the game and we had two chances from set-pieces but in the second half we were better and created more chances,” said Alegre. “We have two points from three matches and have great opportunities in the upcoming matches. There are still 15 points to play for.
“We are responsible for the goals from set-pieces. I can't blame the players because Al Hilal's skills from set-pieces are high, which is why they scored three goals, and they could have scored more.”
Al Sadd will have their work cut out for them when they take on defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC on Matchday Four, with Al Hilal facing Qatar’s Al Gharafa.
“We are responsible for the goals from set-pieces. I can't blame the players because Al Hilal's skills from set-pieces are high, which is why they scored three goals, and they could have scored more.”
Al Sadd will have their work cut out for them when they take on defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC on Matchday Four, with Al Hilal facing Qatar’s Al Gharafa.
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