Kuwait coach Souza: The match against Uzbekistan is a great honor

On the eve of the friendly match, Kuwait national team head coach Elio Souza expressed his open and sincere thoughts at a press conference. According to him, playing against a team like Uzbekistan is not only a useful test, but also a great honor.

First of all, Souza congratulated our country on hosting the U-20 World Cup: "Uzbekistan is taking consistent steps in the development of football. I wish you success on this path," he said.

The issue of Cannavaro was not ignored. The Portuguese manager denied claims that he had previously been on the UFA's shortlist: "No, I won't comment on this - I'm currently the head coach of the Kuwait national team," he replied curtly. In addition, Fabio spoke warmly about Cannavaro: "The 2006 World Cup champion, the Chinese national team has experience. If they quickly find common ground with the players, they can produce results."

When asked about Kuwait's past power and decline in recent years, Souza recalled a historical fact: "The first team from the Persian Gulf to qualify for the World Cup was Kuwait. We are currently analyzing each player individually. We intend to adequately prepare for the Asian Cup and restore the prestige of our football."

In the question about tomorrow's match, he especially praised the opponent: "Uzbekistan is becoming one of the strongest teams not only in Asia, but also on a global scale with its recent matches. There are many players playing in Europe. I don't distinguish any of them - each is dangerous. We will strive for a good result in a modern, beautiful stadium."

About the difference between European and Asian football: "The main difference is in the culture of preparation. In Europe, the level of professionalism is high. We are also working on reaching this standard in Kuwait," Souza concluded.

In short, for the Kuwaiti coach, this game is a test of new patterns, and for Uzbekistan, it's the first checkpoint during Cannavaro's era. Now it's the square's turn - we'll resolve everything there.