Koller: 'Winning is possible if we focus on our opportunities'

Marcel Koller, Al Ahly head coach, spoke to the media, Tuesday, ahead of Al Ahly's game against Real Madrid tomorrow in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

He discussed the situation of Vinicius Jr and his role with Real Madrid, saying: “We already know that he is very fast. For this reason, it will be very important to try to be able to mark him with two players, and that the winger drops and helps the full-back."

He added: "This way, we will try to prevent him from being successful one-on-one. We will do everything possible to be able to stop Vini, of course.”

After that, he commented on the wave of injuries that hit the Spanish giants: “We will have our chances. Madrid has a squad, they are a historic club, and casualties will not affect them. Whoever comes in to replace the injured will do very well too. Winning is possible if we focus on our opportunities”.

Koller concluded: “We must not stay behind, waiting for them, and defend alone. We have to go for the ball with confidence, and attack. We haven’t lost any game yet and this will be an important test. They are the favorites and we will prepare as well as possible”.