Al Shabab coach Cerezo wary of opponents

Dubai: The Brazilian coach of Al Shabab, Toninho Cerezo, said beating Al Jazira today will not be an easy task.

"We have to respect our opponents, but at the same time, we also need to have confidence in the capabilities of our players.

"They reached a very good standard of fitness and tactics and I am optimistic that my players will do their best to achieve success for themselves and their club," said the Brazilian coach.

Salim Sa'ad, the Al Shabab striker, said the team would follow the advise of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. "The visit of Shaikh Hamdan is a big honour for us and we will do our best to implement his advise and return tonight from Abu Dhabi with the league." he said.