Al-Hilal will face Real Madrid in the first round of the Club World Cup group stage. Simone Inzaghi, coach of Al-Hilal, said at the pre-match press conference that Alonso is an excellent coach and the team is ready to compete with Real Madrid in the Club World Cup.

On the debut against Real Madrid

Tomorrow we may face the best team in the world, but we will play our own style.

We come with confidence and we want to do well in the Club World Cup. The club has made a lot of efforts to improve the team. We don't have much time because the transfer window is open for a short time. We will try to fight in the best way in this Club World Cup.

Talking about the relationship with Xabi Alonso

Both of our coaches will be making their debuts as coaches of new teams. I know him very well and I also know Leverkusen (Xabi Alonso's former team). I admire Xabi Alonso very much. He is an excellent coach who can quickly convey his football philosophy to the team.