Sharjah 24: Cosmin Olăroiu, the coach of the Sharjah team from Romania, shared his thoughts on the upcoming game against Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings in the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League during a press conference.

He mentioned, "Our new season begins with this match, and starting off is always a bit tough. What matters most is that we approach the field with absolute seriousness. We've put in significant effort during our preparation phase, and it's imperative that we perform well on the field to secure our qualification."

In response to inquiries about his predictions for the match, Cosmin acknowledged the challenging nature of the game due to the unpredictability that recent football matches have displayed, particularly when facing teams of similar calibre. He stressed the importance of focus and determination, as they stand as pivotal elements in the team's achievements.

Regarding the impact of the match schedule, which involves playing three consecutive matches within a week, Cosmin commented, "As you can imagine, it's quite demanding for the players to engage in three back-to-back matches within a week, especially given the weather conditions. However, we must be prepared to handle any situation or scenario."