Al Nasr head coach Miloš Milojević and United manager Andrea Pirlo are both targeting victory when their teams meet at Al Maktoum Stadium on Sunday, November 8, in Matchweek 8 of the ADNOC Pro League.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Milojević stressed the importance of the encounter as Al Nasr look to improve their league results.
"The match against United is very important for us in the league. We are working hard to improve our start to the season and return to the results we are aiming for," Milojević said.
The Al Nasr coach expects a difficult contest, particularly given the familiarity between the two teams.
"Facing United will be even more challenging because both teams know each other well. However, our objective is clear: to deliver a strong performance and secure another three points," he added.
Meanwhile, United head coach Andrea Pirlo expressed confidence in his players ahead of the encounter, despite recognising the quality of their opponents.
"We know we are facing one of the best teams in the league, but we believe in our quality and mentality. We are ready to compete and fight for all three points," Pirlo said.
The Italian coach also stressed the importance of collecting points at this stage of the season to improve United's position in the standings and build confidence.
Pirlo concluded by confirming that United will maintain their attacking identity and playing style against Al Nasr.
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