Morais stresses focus and respect

During the pre-match press conference, Morais stated that Sharjah respects their opponent, but the team's primary focus is on implementing the strategies they've worked on during the preseason and capitalizing on their preparations to reach peak readiness for the start of the season.

He added, "Our goal is to be competitive and achieve what we want from the match, which is to secure the three points." He pointed out that the first round matches are always particularly challenging, given the changes teams undergo with new signings, players, and different tactical approaches, which necessitates approaching the match with utmost importance and focus.

Morais looks ahead to the Al Dhafra match

Regarding memories associated with previous encounters between the two teams, Moraes explained that he respects the positive feelings these memories evoke for the fans, but he prefers to remain focused on the present and preparing for the match, adding, "Perhaps the good memories will be repeated... God willing."

Caio Lucas confirms full recovery

For his part, Caio Lucas confirmed that the team is aware of the difficulty of the first match of the season, but they are entering it after a strong pre-season period. He said, "We worked hard during the pre-season to be in the best possible shape for the first match, and we will do everything we can to achieve victory."

Caio reassured Sharjah fans about his readiness after his injury, confirming that he participated in the pre-season and is now fit to play. He emphasized that the team treats every match as a final and focuses on each game individually to achieve its goals for the season.

Caio praises Laba Kodjo

Caio also praised the addition of Laba Kodjo, affirming that having a player with his capabilities is a valuable asset to the team. He said, "When you play alongside a player of this quality, things become easier, and we are ready to help him score, and he is certainly ready to help the team as well."