Kosovar midfielder Bersant Celina of Al-Ettifaq acknowledged that the spaces the team leaves behind its defensive lines give opponents opportunities to exploit attacking transitions and catch them off guard. He also said Al-Ettifaq failed to capitalize on the chances it had during its match against Al Diriyah. Al-Ettifaq suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Al Diriyah in the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League, in a match played at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium. Celina said it was easy for opponents to launch transitions against them and catch them off guard in the spaces they left behind, creating dangerous chances. He also said they had failed to capitalize on the opportunities they had. The Al-Ettifaq player acknowledged the difficulty of the situation following the result, while saying he understood the frustration of the fans, who had been expecting a better performance and result from the team. He added: “It is difficult, and we understand our fans' frustration. They deserve better, and we promise to improve in the coming matches.”
