"It will be easier".. A surprising statement from Zlatko about the UAE vs. Saudi Arabia match

- Zlatko Dalic, the coach of the UAE national team, spoke to the media on Monday at a press conference ahead of the "White" team's match against the Saudi national team. The UAE national team will face the "Green" team at the Al-Emara Stadium (the shining jewel) next Tuesday in the final of the "Gulf Arab" Cup.

Zlatko said about the final: "Tomorrow's match will be the easiest match, because it is the final of this tournament, and therefore I want the players to enjoy this match and to play in the best possible way, as it is the last match." The coach, who recently took over the UAE national team, added: "I hope the audience in the stadium and behind the screens enjoy this match; we know we will face one of the strongest teams in this tournament, which has kept a clean sheet and has the advantage of home ground and pitch."

The 60-year-old coach explained: "It will be a tough challenge for us, but we are ready for the challenge; we have been working on ourselves in the past few days for this match." Zlatko Dalic continued: "Saudi Arabia has a very strong team and a strong coach, but I have confidence in the players and that they are capable of delivering their best performance and winning the title."

He added: "I thank the UAE fans for their great support; I have always felt their love since I arrived, I have gained a lot of experience, and I will give everything I have for the national team, and I hope to start my journey by winning the title."