Thursday, on the occasion of the 7th day of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal could not do better than a draw against Damac (1-1). The 2nd of the season in the league and the 2nd in a row in all competitions after the one conceded at home, Monday in the Asian Champions League, against Navbahor (1-1). After the match, Yassine Bounou tried to justify his team’s poor performance.
Al-Hilal is marking time in the league. Leader before the 7th day of SPL, the Blues and Whites were overtaken in the standings by Al-Ittihad, who carried out the best operation of the week by winning against Al-Fateh (2-1), and must be content from Dolphin Square. A downgrade that looks bad – even if there is no danger yet as it is the only undefeated team in the championship – especially since the club had previously been held by the Uzbeks of Navbahor in C1 d ‘Asia.
The end of the match ⚽️#Damac_AlHilal
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” We are tired “
Questioned after Thursday’s meeting, Yassine Bounou pointed out the players’ difficult schedule. “It’s only September and I’ve already stopped counting games. Today we are tired. The team is full of internationals, it’s hot, it’s hardhe explained.
Damac controlled the match and on our side, it wasn’t enough. »
All competitions combined, the Moroccan international (32 years old, 55 caps) is in 3 matches in 9 days. The goalkeeper participated in the friendly with the Atlas Lions against Burkina Faso on September 12 (1-0), then continued in the championship against Al-Riyadh (6-1) on the 15th and therefore Damac in the middle of week. A hellish pace to which the 14 other internationals in the squad are held, including the Senegalese Kalidou Koulibaly. And it could have been tougher for the former Sevillian if he had been summoned for the Asian C1 Monday. Next match, the round of 16 of the Coupe du Roi against Al Jabalain on Monday.
2023-09-23 08:45:51
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