Dutch coach Marcel Kaiser confirmed the readiness of both Ali Mabkhout and Khalifa Al Hamadi to participate against Tahiti's Pirae in the opening match of the "FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021" tomorrow. During a press conference today, the coach expressed that "Al Jazeera is prepared for the match to honor Emirati football," expressing his happiness for Al Jazeera's presence in the Club World Cup for the second time.
Regarding the participation of international players after returning from national duty in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Kaiser stated, "We will see the readiness of the international players in the final training session, but so far their status has not been determined." The coach expressed confidence in all his players to deliver an excellent match worthy of the host team for this major event, emphasizing that he approaches World Cup matches step by step.
When asked about the Tahitian team, he said, "I have reviewed several matches of Pirae through video, and I believe that most of their players are skilled. We have studied them well and identified their strengths and weaknesses." Kaiser affirmed that the participation of Arab teams like Al Ahly and Al Hilal is a positive aspect for Arab football. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera player Victor stated that he and his teammates are ready to participate with the team and achieve the best in this global tournament, expressing pride in participating in the Club World Cup.
