Kawasaki Frontale's Coach Dismisses Financial Disparity Ahead of Asian Champions League Final
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Kawasaki Frontale's coach Shigetoshi Hasebe downplayed the financial gap between his team and the wealthier Al-Ahli ahead of their Asian Champions League Elite final. Despite Al-Ahli's squad being valued at around $200 million with high-profile players like Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino, Hasebe emphasized that football is played on the pitch, not with financial resources. Kawasaki, reaching their first continental final, aims to leverage their performance and potential support from rival Saudi fans and Japanese expatriates.
Key Points
Kawasaki Frontale's coach Shigetoshi Hasebe dismisses the financial disparity with Al-Ahli, stating that football is played on the pitch.
Al-Ahli's squad is valued at approximately $200 million and includes stars like Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino.
Kawasaki Frontale has reached the Asian Champions League Elite final for the first time, after defeating Al-Nassr.
Hasebe hopes to gain support from rival Saudi clubs' fans and Japanese expatriates during the final in Jeddah.
