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Iraq coach: Arab Cup is a chance for team growth

Iraq football team head coach Graham Arnold discussed the importance of the upcoming match against Bahrain at the Arabian Cup, noting the high quality of players and expressing hope for fan support.


Iraq coach: Arab Cup is a chance for team growth

The head coach of the Iraqi national football team, Australian Graham Arnold, stated that the appearance of the 'Lions of the Euphrates' at the Arabian Cup will be an important opportunity to address negative aspects and enhance positive points, especially in the opening match, which will bring together the Iraqi team and its counterpart from Bahrain tomorrow. This is the first round for both teams in the tournament.Arnold emphasized during the pre-match press conference that the Iraqi team has high-quality players, saying: 'We are seeking to correct mistakes and increase positives... and I am the first responsible and I bear the results of the team.'The Iraqi coach also added that the team has received great support from fans during the past period, expressing his hope that this support will reflect on the players' performance and results in the Arabian Cup.