UAE train for World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan in Abu Dhabi

  • New UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu talks to his players ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
    New UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu talks to his players ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • UAE's Kouame Autonne trains with teammates in Abu Dhabi
    UAE's Kouame Autonne trains with teammates in Abu Dhabi
  • UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu speaks to the media in Abu Dhabi
    UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu speaks to the media in Abu Dhabi
  • The UAE's Mohammed Abdulbasit trains at the Al Nahyan Stadium
    The UAE's Mohammed Abdulbasit trains at the Al Nahyan Stadium
  • UAE's Harib Abdalla trains for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan
    UAE's Harib Abdalla trains for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan
  • The UAE need to defeat Uzbekistan to keep their World Cup hopes alive
    The UAE need to defeat Uzbekistan to keep their World Cup hopes alive
  • Ali Saleh trains at the Al Nahyan Stadium
    Ali Saleh trains at the Al Nahyan Stadium
  • UAE players training at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi
    UAE players training at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi
  • UAE goaklkeeper Khalid Eisa during training at Al Nahyan Stadium
    UAE goaklkeeper Khalid Eisa during training at Al Nahyan Stadium
  • UAE's Majed Hassan training ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan
    UAE's Majed Hassan training ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan