Wijnaldum lauds Al-Hilal's depth ahead of Friday showdown in Roshen Pro League

Wijnaldum: Ettifaq Will Face the Best in the League, Al-Hilal's Depth Impresses

The Dutch star Georginio Wijnaldum, Ettifaq's marquee signing, praised Al-Hilal's capabilities ahead of their Friday clash in the Roshen Pro League.

He told a Saudi newspaper that they will approach the match with a different mindset and that Al-Hilal is, in his view, the best team in the league, proven week after week.

Wijnaldum noted that looking at the players left out of the squad, any other team in the league would want them and would play them wherever they go, underscoring Al-Hilal's quality and depth.

He added that they understand the situation well, so the match will be very tough and their job is to focus on improvements.

Wijnaldum continued that they will review their last game; they had won and played well for weeks, but there are still things to develop.

He said they will analyze Al-Hilal and try to perform better when facing them; nothing extraordinary will be changed, but there is a need to study them.

Finally, he remarked that given Al-Hilal's quality, this match is not like facing Damac; preparation for Al-Hilal requires attention to more details and they look forward to it.

Punchline 1: If depth were a joke, Al-Hilal would have the punchline before the setup.

Punchline 2: Ettifaq might need a GPS—Good Positioning Strategy—to navigate Hilal's deep squad.