Asian Champions League: Riyad Mahrez wants Al Ahli to accept the opportunity in the final
Al Ahli Winger Riyadh has invited its teammates to avoid complacency as well as Saudi Pro League, regain in conquering the elite League title on Saturday with victory over Japanese Kawasaki.
Club based in Jeddah, which has the advantage of playing finals in front of their own fans for the Sports city of King Abdullah, will take a third attempt to raise the trophy after the final defeats in 1986. and 2012. Years.
But as the detachment is praised by high sitnies such as Mahrez, Roberto firmino, Ivan Toney and Franck Kessie He will enter the decision as a favorite, Algeria Winger stressed the need to embrace the opportunity he provides for the occasion.
“When you play in this type of competition, you’re ready to win, especially when you play at home,” Mahrez said.
“We have a good opportunity to make the first Champions League on Al AhliAnd we will give everything.
“Of course, the opponent is not the opponent we play every week, it is from Japan and that is a different team. We saw them play and know which approach we can have.
“The most important thing is to give everything and enjoy it, because maybe some people think they are every season, but some people can only play in their career. So, we must give everything to win the trophy for Al Ahli.”
Mahrez, 34, is not a stranger success, which was part of Manchester City The page that won the UEFA Champions League saws, Premier League and Fa Cup in 2023. as well as four other English league titles, including with Leicester City 2016. years.
He was also a key part of the Algerian African glass nation nation’s success in 2019. years, but he asks to request his first silver software from crossing to Al Ahli from the city last year.
“This is a trophy on the second continent, in Asia,” Mahrez said, who has so far scored nine times in the competition.
“I was lucky to play in teams that won a lot of trophies with big players. When you play, any trophy, any cup you play is always exciting.
“I really look forward to it. I really want to win a trophy with this team, this club and I will give everything tomorrow.”