Casas: The Gulf Cup is friendly to get to know the young players

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INA - KUWAIT

The Iraqi national team coach, Jesus Casas, confirmed on Saturday that the many absences and the illness of some players caused us problems during the championship, noting that the Arabian Gulf Cup 26 is friendly, and its benefit is to get to know the young players.

"Arabian Gulf Cup 26 is friendly and its benefit is to get to know the young players," said Casas during the press conference - attended by the reporter of the Iraqi News Agency - INA.

He noted, "The match was difficult, and we also had many absences," adding "We played against a good team, and exiting the Gulf Championship will not affect the level of the team in the World Cup qualifiers."

Our national team bid farewell to the Arabian Gulf Cup 26 Championship after losing to its Saudi counterpart by three goals to one.