According to Varzesh3, Vladimir Ivic, the Serbian head coach of Al Ain, in his press conference today officially announced the absence of Soufiane Rahimi, this team's Moroccan striker, from tomorrow's (Monday) sensitive match against Tractor of Iran. This match will be held in the framework of week three of the group stage of the West region of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Al Ain's head coach also said about the conditions of the upcoming match: "The game will by no means be easy, because we must go onto the field against one of the best and strongest teams. However, Al Ain's players have trained with much enthusiasm and have high motivation to continue the course of their good results and positive path in the continental competitions."
Ivic also spoke about the effect of Al Ain's recent elimination from the UAE President's Cup competitions on the players' morale. He, pointing out that the elimination from these competitions had been difficult and the match was also held in complicated conditions, said that professionalism requires the team to leave this event behind.
Al Ain's head coach stated in this regard: "We are a professional team and must forget the event that happened in the President's Cup. It is necessary to devote our entire focus and readiness to the upcoming competitions so that we reach our goals in the continental and domestic competitions."
Source: Varzesh3
