Jokanović: Our goal is only to win … Lima: We will give our fans the three points against Al Dhafra

The pre-match press conference for Al Nasr vs. Al Dhafra, part of matchweek eight of the ADNOC Pro League, was held ahead of Friday’s game at Al Maktoum Stadium. Head coach Slaviša Jokanović and player Glauber Lima spoke about the importance of the match and their desire to return to positive results.

Head coach Slaviša Jokanović expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s recent results, stressing that he fully understands the responsibility on both the coaching staff and the players. He said:

“We are not satisfied with the recent results, and we fully understand the responsibility. The match against Al Dhafra is important, and our goal is only to win.”

Jokanović pointed out that the team has been inconsistent in performances, which requires, in his words, more work and higher focus throughout the ninety minutes to change the current picture and get back on the right track quickly.

He added that the Al Dhafra match comes at an important time, and the team must show a strong personality on the field to secure the three points.

Glauber Lima: We understand our fans’ frustration… and we will give them the points

Al Nasr player Glauber Lima emphasized that the match will not be easy, praising Al Dhafra’s strength and the quality of its players:

“Al Dhafra is a strong team with good players, but we trust ourselves and our ability to win this match.”

Lima said he fully understands the fans’ frustration over recent results, confirming that the players feel the responsibility and know the expectations.

“We understand our fans’ frustration and their feelings, and we promise to give everything we have on the pitch.”

He also called on the fans to attend and support the team, stressing that their presence will be an important factor in achieving the goal:

“I call on the fans to attend and support the team, and we will give them the points.”