Carrasco Dismisses Hamdallah Rift: 'No Issue Between Us, I Assisted Him Last Match'

T.E (Elbotola)

01 March 2026at10:30

Al-Shabab player Yannick Carrasco has issued decisive statements to put an end to rumors of a dispute between him and his teammate Abderrazak Hamdallah, following their match against Al-Hilal in the 24th round of the Saudi Pro League.

Speaking to the media, Carrasco affirmed that all reports regarding a crisis were untrue, stating: "There is absolutely no problem with Abderrazak Hamdallah."

Carrasco also pointed out that he provided an assist to Hamdallah during the Al-Hilal match in the Roshn Saudi League, adding: "We are focused on the team's upcoming matches."

The Belgian player then discussed the details of the game, explaining: "After falling behind at the start of the second half, we opened up the field to try and come back, which left spaces for Al-Hilal to score. The coach asked us to focus from the first minute to the last, but after falling 5-2 behind, we lost our concentration."

Al-Shabab had suffered a 5-3 defeat to Al-Hilal in their previous Roshn Saudi League match, a game that saw great excitement and numerous goals from both sides.

Q&A

What did Yannick Carrasco say about his relationship with Abderrazak Hamdallah?

Yannick Carrasco stated there is no issue with Abderrazak Hamdallah, dismissing all reports of a crisis between them. He emphasized their focus on upcoming team matches and even mentioned assisting him in their previous game.

How did Al-Shabab perform in their recent match against Al-Hilal?

Al-Shabab suffered a 5-3 defeat against Al-Hilal in their recent Roshn Saudi League encounter. Carrasco noted they opened up the field to recover after falling behind, which created spaces for their opponents to exploit.

What is Yannick Carrasco's focus for Al-Shabab moving forward?

Yannick Carrasco's focus for Al-Shabab is on the team's upcoming matches in the Roshn Saudi League. He stressed the importance of concentration from the first minute, aiming to improve performance after their recent loss.

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