Al Taawoun head coach Vuk Rašović has underlined the importance of Wednesday’s clash against Al Rayyan SC in the AFC Champions League Two, stressing the team’s determination to compete at the highest level and secure victory
Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Rašović highlighted the importance of Al Taawoun’s participation in the continental competition, acknowledging the strength of the opposition while insisting that the team has high ambitions for the tournament
Rašović stated that the squad will give everything on the pitch to secure the desired result, emphasising the need for maximum concentration and commitment throughout the match
Regarding the team’s objectives for the season, the head coach explained that Al Taawoun are aiming to maintain a balance between performances and results, particularly while competing across three competitions. He added that the team’s ambition is to go as far as possible in every tournament and meet the expectations of the club and its supporters
Rašović also addressed the team’s current situation, describing the Al Rayyan match as another important challenge and expressing his confidence in the squad’s ability to overcome the current circumstances and return stronger through continued hard work and belief
On the absence of striker Abderrazak Hamdallah, Rašović acknowledged that his absence will have an impact, but stressed that the team has different tactical options and systems available. He emphasised that the priority remains executing the technical staff’s instructions on the pitch
Meanwhile, first-team player Mutab Al-Mufarrij confirmed that Al Taawoun are entering the match with the clear objective of securing all three points. He stressed the team’s respect for Al Rayyan while highlighting the players’ determination to give their best and secure a positive result
Al-Mufarrij also expressed the squad’s desire to return to winning ways and regain positive momentum, noting that the support of the Al Taawoun supporters provides additional motivation for the players
Asked about the impact of changes in the coaching staff, Al-Mufarrij emphasised that the club’s overall approach remains consistent and that the players are working under Rašović to deliver their best performances and return to the right path
Regarding the team’s ambitions in the continental competition, Al-Mufarrij reiterated that Al Taawoun are aiming to go as far as possible in the tournament, approaching every match with maximum focus and determination
He concluded by calling on the Al Taawoun supporters to continue their strong presence and backing, stressing that their support provides the team with additional motivation and expressing his hope that the players can reward them with a positive result against Al Rayyan.
