Wasl's Hassan Ameen cautious ahead of clash with Al Shaab

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  • Caution: Wasl's Ameen.

    Al Wasl utility man Hassan Ameen has warned the AFC Champions League chasers they face a team with “nothing to lose” on Saturday night against rock-bottom Al Shaab.

    The visitors to Zabeel Stadium sit bottom – a minimum 12 points from safety – but tasted victory in the Arabian Gulf League at the 17th time of asking against fellow strugglers Al Dhafra last weekend.

    Wasl need to get back to winning ways after a 1-0 defeat by Al Ahli as they attempt to move up from fourth place into the hallowed top-three spots.

    “Al Shaab have nothing to lose and they will fight from the first and last minute,” said the 30-year-old summer signing from Al Jazira. “Nothing is impossible in football, so we have to be ready for the match. If we can score first, it will help us a lot.”

    Meanwhile, Sharjah coach Abdulaziz Al Anbari is full of confidence ahead of the visit of heavyweights Ahli.

    An enormous 23-point gap separates the relegation-threatened hosts from their title-challenging opponents, with the King sitting precariously just one point off the drop zone.

    Al Anbari refused to be cowed by the situation as he issued a battle cry during his preparations.

    He said: “Ahli are a great team, who compete for all the championships. But this does not prevent us from thinking about the win. I always have great confidence in the group which enters the stadium to defend Sharjah’s colours.”

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