Saudi sports analyst: National team players now better at handling pressure
Abdullah Al-Hunayan says Saudi national footballers have improved their ability to handle competitive pressure as their mentality develops.
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AISaudi sports journalist Abdullah Al-Hunayan believes that players on the Saudi national football team are now better equipped to handle competitive pressure, thanks to a shift in their mentality, despite facing much greater media scrutiny when representing major clubs compared to others.
Speaking on the program "Malaeb with Faisal Al-Jafn" on Al Arabiya FM, Al-Hunayan explained that the evolution in the mindset of Saudi players has made them more capable of coping with the challenges posed by major competitions.
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He pointed out that representing top clubs places Saudi national team players under far more intense media pressure than they experience with other teams, but their improved mentality has strengthened their ability to deal with competitive pressures on the field.