Sepahan will meet the Saudi Arabian side on Matchday Four in Group D.

Sepahan has not advanced to the knockout stage since 2012.

“This game will be extremely important for us,” said Navidkia. “It is true that we lost two games against Al-Duhail and Al-Taawoun, but we will fight hard to try to get back on track and get up to six points to stay in the competition.

“We need to be fully focused, especially in the next game. Yes, the players are a bit disappointed after two consecutive defeats, but we have to do our best to get the three points and keep our qualification hopes alive,” he added.