Jordan enters the field against Argentina already eliminated from the World Cup. The team debuted in the World Cup and lost both games so far. What could be frustration is, in fact, pride for coach Jamal Sellami, who speaks in a light tone and with a smile on the eve of the match.
In both games, the team scored their first goals in World Cups. . It is clear that the coach regrets that the lack of experience at this level has complicated the path. But Sellami has the luxury of saying he doesn’t care about the negative scores.
“I don’t care about the result. I care about the impression we will leave on people after our first participation in a World Cup”, he said, smiling, at a press conference this Friday (26).
“One of the most important objectives I tried to achieve when I was appointed coach of Jordan was to be a good example, so that the team would have players capable of opening horizons for young people who supported teams from all over the world and now have their own to support”, continued the coach.
In the same sense, Sellami celebrates the reception that the team received in the United States. “When we arrived here, we felt that the Jordanian diaspora is large, present and connected with the country. Our presence made this meeting possible. Between citizens who have not visited Jordan for a while and are still here to support their players”, he commented.
The Jordanian team has the nickname “Al-Nashama”, a term used to designate those who have courage. “Al-Nashama. That’s what we’ve been doing in these matches where the difference in scores wasn’t big. We’ll try to do that tomorrow”, projected Sellami.
“I want my players to give their all, to show everything they have. When the final whistle blows, I want everyone to say they gave everything on the field”, he said, inspired.
In a farewell tone, the Moroccan assessed his experience at the World Cup. He praised the fans’ engagement and the number of goals in the games.
The coach listed transportation as one of the challenges, as the team was based in Portland, in the western United States. For each game in Santa Clara, you had to take a two-hour flight.
When asked about the hydration break, Sellami was frank. “We didn’t know how to deal with it in the first match. Right after the break, we conceded a goal,” he said. “In general, the break has benefits, especially for the weaker teams. The strong ones play great, while the others can have more instructions and return to the field better.”
at 11pm (Brasília time), . The game will not change the bracket classification in any way. At the same time, Algeria and Austria are dueling for second place in the group.
