According to reports, Stefano Pioli, the Italian coach of Al-Nassr, spoke about his team’s full readiness ahead of the crucial match against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League semifinals.

In the pre-match press conference, he emphasized the strength of the opponent, describing the match as very difficult and important, and called for full focus from his players. Pioli noted that his team has reached a good level of coordination and said: “To reach this stage, you must have merit, and now that we are in the semifinals, we must play with high concentration and full team cohesion.”

Pioli, with a precise understanding of Kawasaki Frontale, introduced the Japanese team as an organized and tactically strong side, adding: “In the final training session, we will determine the starting lineup. We must play with high intensity and extra energy to deliver our best performance. Kawasaki is a team with disciplined lines, and we must enter the field with extra effort to win.”

He continued: “I am happy to compete in such a high-level tournament. Reaching the AFC Champions League semifinals requires attention to the smallest details. I have full trust in my players and know they will fight with all their strength. Our team’s progress is improving, and the recent results of Saudi clubs in these competitions are proof of the high quality of the Saudi Pro League.”

Alongside Pioli, Mohammed Semaikan, the French-born defender of Al-Nassr, also attended the press conference. He thanked Al-Nassr fans for their supportive messages and said: “This support is motivating for me. I promise to give my all for the team in every match. We are fully prepared and will fight to reach the final.” Semaikan also emphasized that Al-Nassr players will enter the field with high morale and are ready to compete until the last moment.

It is worth mentioning that Al-Nassr secured their place in the semifinals with a decisive 4-1 victory over Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the quarterfinals. On the other hand, Kawasaki Frontale defeated Qatar’s Al-Sadd 3-2 to advance to this stage. Now, the clash between these two teams will be one of the most exciting matches of the AFC Champions League, with the winner advancing to the final to face Al-Ahli.