Rodgers: Draw against Al-Sadd a fair result, aiming for more points

Al-Qadsiah head coach Brendan Rodgers said the draw against Qatar’s Al-Sadd was a fair result, given the chances created by both sides, and praised his players for their efforts and performance.

Speaking at the post-match press conference following the AFC Elite Champions League fixture, Rodgers noted that his team has collected five points from the first three rounds and is looking to secure more points and continue competing strongly.

He acknowledged that the team did not reach the desired level offensively, particularly in the final third, emphasizing the need to improve passing accuracy and the speed of ball movement.

Rodgers also pointed to the impact of a congested match schedule, high temperatures, and injuries on player readiness, adding that team captain Nacho was absent due to not being fit to play.

Meanwhile, Al-Sadd’s Romanian coach Razvan Lucescu expressed his frustration with the draw, saying his team performed well, created dangerous chances, and led until the final ten minutes before Al-Qadsiah equalized.

Lucescu praised Al-Qadsiah’s quality and organization, adding that the match was intense given the strong squads on both sides.