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Bonamigo: We currently concentrate on the Super Cup

Al Jazira Brazilian head coach Paulo Bonamigo assured that he aspires to watch a big Etisalat Super Cup game between the best  two UAE teams Al Ain and Al Jazira  which will be held on Monday, September 17 at 07:05 pm on Al Wasl Club Stadium in  Zabeel.

Bonamigo added: "Al Jazira were well  prepared after organizing  an international friendly tournament in Abu Dhabi before starting two external warm up camps in Austria and Qatar. The training sessions came as required as planned for, and the players are now in their best form.  

Bonamigo pointed out that he is looking for a way how to improve the performance of his team, saying that training a team like Al Jazira is a challenge and a great responsibility for the coach.

He said: "Al Ain have the same players of their last season and they won the Etisalat Pro League championship with the same coach. Al Jazira respect their competitors, and they know it is a difficult game and the players should demonstrate all they have on the pitch to win the match and achieve their first title of the season.

Bonamigo confirmed that Al Jazira have priorities for this season in light of their participation in many championships starting from the Etisalat Super Cup, Etisalat Pro League, President's Cup,  Etisalat Cup and AFC Champions League, explaining that each Championship has its own importance, but the technical body and the players will currently focus on the Etisalat Super Cup and how to win the match.

On the other hand, Al Jazira Brazilian striker Ricardo Oliveira said the encounter will not be easy for his team, but at the same time explained that Al Ain know they are facing a big team.

Oliveira explained that winning the Etisalat Super Cup at the start of the season will boost the morale of the players before going into the rest of the competitions, saying that today’s game requires great efforts from the players to overcome Al Ain and give the win to the "Formula" fans.