
Italian Simone Inzaghi, coach of Al Hilal, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s support during the summer transfer period that ends Sunday in Saudi Arabia, and praised the internal support and coordination between the employees, while preparing for the match on Monday, pointing to the organization of the opponent and the injuries of some players such as Lagami and Theo, and confirmed that the choice between Summerville and Martinelli will be decided after today’s training session.
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This statement comes as part of Al Hilal's preparations for the new season, after a summer transfer period in which the team witnessed several signings to strengthen its ranks, while preparing to face NEOM in the Saudi League.
Italian Simone Inzaghi, coach of Al Hilal, expressed his satisfaction with the work that was done in terms of strengthening his team with contracts during the summer transfer period, which closes in Saudi Arabia at 11:59 minutes, Sunday. Inzaghi added in the press conference preceding his team’s match against NEOM: “We received great support, which represents great satisfaction and harmony among all the club’s employees, and this is what we hope will continue.”
Regarding the match with the NEOM team, on Monday, he said: “NEOM has played 6 matches so far, and it is an organized team, and has a coach and players at a high level. We played many matches in the past days, and we have some injuries, such as Lagami and Theo, but we will prepare ourselves, and prepare well to play the matches.” He added: “At the time of preparation in the last camp, we worked on many points, including the pressure process in the opponent’s stadium, and we have many distinguished players, and with the pressure of matches, we will see how we can deal with the matter, especially since we played 3 matches within 7 days.” Regarding who will rely on Summerville or Martinelli in the main roster, he said: “It will be decided after today’s training session who will participate, whether Summerville or Martinelli, and we also have distinguished players next to them, such as Watkins and Mendash.” Inzaghi concluded his speech by greeting the Al Hilal fans, saying: “A big greeting to our loyal fans, for their constant and continuous support since last season, and I hope that their giving will continue.”
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Inzaghi will choose either Summerville or Martinelli to participate in the main roster to face NEOM after today’s training session.
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Al Hilal will prepare well to face NEOM, despite some injuries.
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