Sergio Conceicao Promises Al-Ittihad Will Roar Like Tigers After UAE Camp
14 December 2025
Training Camp Impact
\nSergio Conceicao, head coach of Al-Ittihad, said his squad benefited greatly from the training camp in the United Arab Emirates during the pause caused by Saudi Arabia's Arab Cup participation.
\nConceicao noted that after their 5-0 friendly win over Gulf United, the team will take a rest day before resuming work.
\nGratitude and Next Steps
\nIn a video posted by the club on X, he thanked the staff, medical team, media department, and the broader footballing operation.
\nHe added that eight days of hard work, performed with a strong mindset and solid physical effort, deserve ongoing commitment.
\nOn the UAE camp atmosphere, he praised the fans for their passion, enthusiasm, and unwavering desire to see the club at its best.
\nHe concluded that the best reply to support is work, humility and sacrifice, and that, like the fans, the team should be Tigers in everything they do.
\nPunchline 1: If we chase the ball this hard, even the half-time oranges will applaud.
\nPunchline 2: Our defense is so solid, even the critics need a password to get in.