Coach Rashid Oman's guard, Son Heung-min and many other players in Europe (Original)
Mar 19, 2025
|
|
This is the words of Rashid Jaber, the coach of the A national football team.
Oman will play the seventh Group B match in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against South Korea at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. Oman is ranked fourth in the group with two wins and four losses (6 points, difference -3) in the previous six games.
Coach Rashid said in an official press conference on the 19th, `It's an important game. Korea has to play against the strongest opponent in Asia. It is expected to be a difficult game in which mental, physical and technical preparations must be well prepared. Nevertheless, we expect a good game to survive in the group stage. The players are also 100 percent ready. I, I have faith in the squad. I'll do my best as it's an important game."
Rashid will face South Korea for the first time. He was not the coach during last year's match. He said "I wasn't in the position of director at the time. However, I think Oman managed the game well until the 82nd minute at the time. We made a mistake and conceded a goal, and I think we lost. In particular, Korea's first goal scene and the third goal scene were caused by our mistake. The Korean national team has many experienced players playing in Europe, including Son Heung-min (Tottenham). When a small mistake occurs, it seems to lose points unconditionally. I think I did well up to 82 minutes."
Oman is ranked 80th in the FIFA rankings. Korea is ranked 23rd. There is a big difference. South Korea also has the upper hand in relative competition. South Korea had five wins and one loss against Oman six times. He also beat Oman 3-1 last year. In addition, Oman's 'Veteran midfielder' Harip Al-Sadi cannot play in this game due to accumulated warnings. Moreover, the cold caused by Korea's abnormal temperature and the Ramadan period overlapped.
Rashid said, `The cold has a difficult aspect. It's a part that needs to be adapted. During my three-day stay, I was able to adjust to the cold"Ramadan is a culture. You have to adapt to soccer. Of course, it's hard. The time to eat food is also different in away games. It is an environment where we have traveled for more than 13 hours. There are difficulties due to the complex situation. I think we have to adapt and get through it."
Veteran defender Ali al-Busaidi (Al-Souwyke Club), who was present with Rashid on the day, said "We have to do our best to survive in the group league. Korea is the best team in our group. As far as I know, it's a team that hasn't lost. A difficult game is expected. We are counting on us. We will do our best to the best of our capabilities. "Korea is outstanding in quality and technology. I think our defense should focus on blocking the technique of attack. Soccer is played by 11 people. I think 11 players should be together for both offense and defense. The game is not played by one player. I'll prepare well as a team and defend well."
The following is a Q&A session with Rashid Jabeur.
|
▶It's an important game. Korea has to play against the strongest opponent in Asia. It is expected to be a difficult game in which mental, physical and technical preparations must be well prepared. Nevertheless, we expect a good game to survive in the group stage. The players are also 100 percent ready. I, I have faith in the squad. As it is an important game, I will do my best.
- It will be his first time playing against South Korea. (He was not the coach in the first match of the series.)
▶At that time, I was not in the position of director. However, I think Oman managed the game well until the 82nd minute at the time. We made a mistake and conceded a goal, and I think we lost. In particular, Korea's first goal scene and the third goal scene were caused by our mistake. The Korean national team has many experienced players playing in Europe, including Son Heung-min. When a small mistake occurs, it seems to lose points unconditionally. I think I did well up to 82 minutes.
- What did you focus on.
▶ It focuses on mental, physical, and technical areas. I'm ready. It is the home of Korea, and there are many good players. I will play with my concentration.
- Are you ready for Kim Min-jae's absence.
▶ There is no change due to Kim Min-jae. Korea has many quality players. I don't think it's a team that depends on one person. I think the players who will replace Kim Min-jae will also be outstanding. We won't have much of a tactical impact.
- How is the cold in Korea.
▶There is a difficult aspect. It's a part that needs to be adapted. During a 3-day stay, I completed adaptation to the cold.
- How is it operating during Ramadan.
▶ It is a culture of arrogance. You have to adapt to soccer. Of course, it's hard. The time to eat food is also different in away games. It is an environment where we have traveled for more than 13 hours. There are difficulties due to the complex situation. I think we have to adapt and overcome.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
