Ahead of their Champions League Elite clash, Esteghlal head coach Pitso Mosimane was full of praise for a Neymar-led Al Hilal side.
Mosimane is no novice when it comes to facing some of the biggest names in world football.
In his illustrious career, the 60-year-old has had the privilege of facing Lionel Messi [with Mamelodi Sundowns], Cristiano Ronaldo [With Abha Club] and now his side is set to meet Neymar Jr and his Al Hilal teammates.
'Jingles', who is yet to register his first taste of victory with his new side after two matches is wary of the threat posed by Neymar and his teammates, although the coach was full of praise for the collective unit rather than individual brilliance.
"They are a big team that is always in the semi-final or final in Asia and they are the Champions of the Saudi league," he told journalists ahead of the match.
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"They've been playing very well and they have a team of quality and not only individual quality but they play well together, because many teams in Saudi have got important players, but Hilal play together more and they play convincing football.
"Other teams might have big stars but Hilal play together and they are a good team with a chance to win," he said.
Meanwhile Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus says he is familiar with Mosimane who he faced in the Saudi Pro League, revealing his admiration for the seasoned coach.
"We are anticipating a difficult match against a strong competitor who has a good group of players and a strong coach, Mosimane, whom we know well, and who previously worked in Saudi Arabia with Abha team," he said in press statements.
Kick off for the match is at 8:00pm on Monday night.
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