Friday 05/December/2025 – 03:19 PM
to speak Cosmin Olario, head coach of the national team The UAEabout facing Egypt, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, in the group stage of the 2025 Arab Cup.
Statements of the UAE coach before facing Egypt in the Arab Cup
Cosmin said at the press conference for the match between Egypt and the Emirates: The loss to Jordan was neither fair nor the result we deserve. The Egyptian team is one of the best teams I have seen in the tournament so far, and they have a good attack and the ability to possess the ball.
He continued: There is no doubt that we are suffering, especially in light of the presence of players who do not play regularly with their clubs and others who are injured, so it is difficult to control the time they will play with the national team, but we must continue working to achieve positive results and find the right solutions.
The Emirates coach continued his statements: We will make some changes in the starting lineup because I want the players who did not participate much to participate, and we are a national team and not a team, as in the end there is diversity in players, unlike the national team. The level of players must be the same and there is no difference between a starter and a substitute.
Cosmin concluded: We made some mistakes in the past matches, but we have to find the ability not to make them again, and this is an experience for everyone to know how to play under pressure. We have no options. We must continue and challenge our mental ability, so as not to give up.
The UAE national team opened its campaign in the group stage of the Arab Cup by losing to Jordan by two goals to one, while the Egyptian national team tied with Kuwait by one goal for the same.
