Al Shamal’s Spanish coach David Prats stressed the difficulty of his team’s match against Al Sailiya, scheduled for tomorrow in Week 9 of the 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League, emphasizing the importance of securing victory and all three points to continue their campaign positively.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Prats said his team expected a tough encounter against an opponent with high-quality players and strong capabilities. He stressed the need to approach the match with great concentration despite Al Sailiya’s low position in the standings.
He added that respecting the opposition and exercising caution were essential in such encounters. He noted that his team must play with intensity and focus on the small details to produce the required level of performance and turn their good displays into a positive result.
Al Shamal player Abdullah Al Ahrak emphasized the match’s importance and the need to win to return to winning ways. He said Al Sailiya were a good team with distinguished players, requiring focus and discipline throughout the match to secure all three points.
Al Sailiya coach Majdi Siddiq, meanwhile, stressed the importance of the match against Al Shamal, expressing his team’s desire to regain confidence and fighting spirit and produce a performance reflecting the coaching staff’s work during training.
He explained that the current stage required greater effort, stronger teamwork, and concentration. He added that the coaching staff were determined to prepare the players technically, physically, and mentally so they could perform well and achieve the desired result.
Al Sailiya player Mohab Eissa confirmed the team’s readiness for the match, saying all the players understood its importance. He added that they were determined to translate their recent preparations into a strong performance on the pitch and exert the greatest possible effort to secure victory.
Al Shamal are ninth with nine points from two wins, three draws, and three defeats, while Al Sailiya are 12th and last with one point from one draw and seven defeats.
Source: QNA
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