Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus has highlighted today’s match against Inter Miami as one of the most important matches ever for the Saudi Arabia side.
The Herons this afternoon take on the Middle Eastern giants in what will be Inter Miami’s biggest test yet this pre-season, with Al-Hilal currently leading the Saudi Pro League.
Having not lost a league match this season, Inter Miami will be pushed to their limits in Riyadh, with Al-Hilal’s squad arguably the best in all of Asia and even outside of Europe.
And speaking to the press ahead of today’s clash, Portuguese manager Jesus highlighted the importance of this game, which is being dubbed one of the biggest in Saudi Arabia’s history.
The Al-Hilala manager said about facing Inter Miami: “Tomorrow’s match is considered one of the most important matches for us, not only on the field but also off it.
“This global phenomenon is the talk of the world and will be shown on television everywhere. It is an opportunity to show the development that this country has reached.”
Inter Miami can make a statement against Al-Hilal today
Al-Hilal are easily the team of the moment in Saudi Arabia, with Jesus constructing a team that wouldn’t look out of place in one of Europe’s biggest divisions.
Yet for Inter Miami, today presents an opportunity to make a real statement in the world of soccer, especially after how underwhelming the MLS franchise have been so far in pre-season.
Zero goals from two games is not the sort of return one would expect from a Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez team, even if it is pre-season.
Yet today could be a golden chance for Inter Miami to get back to winning ways, and victory against Al-Hilal could work wonders for team moral and attitudes towards upcoming games next month.