Al -Ahly youth player Walid Abbas (39 years old) said that he did not retire from international play, and that he is still continuing to give, and is ready to represent the national team again if the coach of the national team, Portuguese Paulo Pinto, requested, indicating at the same time that Al -Ahly youth has the ability to compete for More than the championship this season, as it includes distinguished elements of the players, in addition to that the team has developed a lot under the leadership of Portuguese coach Paulo Suza.
Walid Abbas added to «Emirates Today»: “I am excited to return to the national team whenever the technical staff of (Al -Abyad) asked me, especially since my long career testifies that I am always committed to all the team’s gatherings, and I do not give any excuses, and I have not sought anything on (Al -Abyad) with anything Even in the most difficult circumstances I was exposed to. ”
In response to a question about the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, he said: “The team’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup, but it is necessary to focus on the remaining matches in the qualifying journey, especially the next two matches against Iran and North Korea, and even if the team tied with Iran and defeats Ali North Korea, the chances of competition for the qualification card will be. ”
Walid Abbas explained: “The team currently includes a group of unique elements of the players, and they offer good levels, but they need more time to emerge more.”
Regarding the advice that he can give to the new elements in the national team through his long experience with “Al -Abyad”, he said: “On the new elements in the national team maintaining themselves, focusing more in playing, and not being busy with the media.”
Walid Abbas was distinguished by a busy march of giving and achievements, whether with his club Al -Ahly, or with the national team, as he was one of the main elements in the “Al -Abyad” squad for many years.
Regarding the secret behind his continuation in the stadiums until now despite reaching the age And I will do everything I have to always provide the best. ”
He continued: “Calm, self -confidence and commitment are what characterized the football player.”
Strong competition at the top of the league
Regarding the strong competition between the youth of Al -Ahly and Sharjah at the top of the UAE league, Walid Abbas explained: “Sharjah is a strong and organized team and has good players, as well as Al -Ahly youth, and I think the competition will be strong.”
On the extent to which Al -Ahly youth players were pressured because of their presence in more than one championship, he said: “It is a natural thing for the players to pass pressure, but we have great experience, in addition to the presence of distinguished substitutes that can help the team if there is any shortage.”
He continued: “Al -Ahly youth has discipline in the ranks of the players, and it became more mature, and it was greatly developed under the leadership of Portuguese coach Paulo Suza, and there are players who can make the difference.”
He concluded his speech by emphasizing that Al-Ahly youth deserved to beat Al-Batnah 3-1, in the match that brought the two teams the day before yesterday, in the 14th round of the ADNOC Professional League, despite the shortage of the team.
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