Al-Hilal's first team football coach, Leonardo Jardim, confirmed that his team is ready to face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. Jardim stated in the press conference following the 6-1 victory against Al-Jazira of the UAE in the tournament's second round, "We played a difficult match in the first third, but we soon regained control that led us to win the match. We reached the semi-finals because we deserve it and we are ready to face Chelsea."
He added, "We will face the European champions in the semi-finals, and we are also the champions of Asia, so the match will not be easy for both sides. We know that Chelsea will have the advantage in the upcoming match, but football knows no impossible, and we are prepared for that."
Jardim concluded by saying, "The presence of our fans in such matches is very important, and we rely on them to motivate the players." The match between Al-Hilal and Al-Jazira in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2021 ended with Al-Hilal winning six goals to one. The Al-Hilal first football team is scheduled to play against Chelsea next Wednesday at 7:30 PM Saudi time at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2021.
