Kazma trains in 'Hendrin' in preparation for the Erbil match

Kuwaiti officials: Al-Kazma’s head coach, Abdulaziz Jassim, conducted his first training session yesterday in the Iraqi city of Erbil at the Hendren Stadium, in preparation for Wednesday’s match against Erbil SC in the third round of Group C of the Gulf Club Champions League.

The “Orange” side will face Erbil without two of their key foreign players: Algerian defender Idriss Chaibi, who is suspended after being sent off in the opening-round match against Al-Ittihad, and Brazilian striker Patrick Robson, who suffered a finger fracture.

The fixture is of great importance to Al-Kazma, which needs to secure a positive result following two defeats: a 2-0 loss away to Al-Ittihad and a 2-1 defeat at home to the league leaders, Ajman, at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Consequently, the team must deliver its best performance to secure at least a point against a challenging opponent and venue, featuring standout players.

Al-Kazma’s Croatian coach, Dragan Tadich, is seeking the right defensive combination, as the back line has conceded four goals in two matches. Meanwhile, the attack has managed only a single goal, underscoring the need for the “Orange” side to improve both defensively and offensively.