Al-Salami on Al-Taamari's Action Against Switzerland: "Disregarding a Specific Game Plan Leads to Punishment"

T.E (Elbotola)

01 June 2026at09:52

Jordan national team coach Jamal Al-Salami sent a message to his player Mousa Al-Taamari following the latter's actions during yesterday's friendly match against Switzerland, which ended in a 4-1 defeat.

Speaking to the press after the 4-1 loss to Switzerland, Al-Salami stated: "The most important thing in football is for players to adhere to the coach's instructions and execute what is asked of them. When there is a specific game plan and it is not respected, you are punished. We still have time to correct our mistakes."

Al-Taamari had urged his teammates to push forward and press the opponent immediately after Jordan conceded the first goal in the 27th minute. This action deviated from the tactical instructions set by the coach.

Although the players responded to the request of the Rennes forward, this offensive gamble proved costly for the Jordanian national team. Switzerland exploited the significant spaces left by the players' eagerness between the attacking and midfield lines, scoring their second goal after a swift counter-attack that involved only three touches.

Q&A

What happened with Mousa Al-Taamari during Jordan's match against Switzerland?

Mousa Al-Taamari deviated from the coach's tactical plan during Jordan's friendly against Switzerland. After conceding a goal, he urged teammates to press forward, creating significant defensive gaps. This action led to a swift counter-attack and another goal for Switzerland.

How did Mousa Al-Taamari's actions impact the Jordan national team's performance?

Al-Taamari's decision to push forward created large spaces between Jordan's attacking and midfield lines. Switzerland capitalized on these tactical errors with a quick counter-attack, scoring their second goal. This contributed to Jordan's eventual 4-1 defeat in the friendly match.

What message did coach Jamal Al-Salami send to Mousa Al-Taamari regarding future play?

Coach Al-Salami emphasized the importance of adhering to instructions and executing the game plan. He stated that disregarding specific tactics leads to punishment, but noted there is still time to correct errors. The coach expects players to respect his strategy.