Doha: Al Shamal coach David Prats and Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 14 match, slated for Friday. "The Al Sailiya match will be tough, like all our league matches," David Prats said. "We have a lot of respect for Al Sailiya. They are a good team with very talented players and they won their last match. They are aiming for more to climb the league table, so we need to be at our best," he added. According to Qatar News Agency, Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain stated: "We have completed preparations with high morale and strong determination to deliver a positive performance. The team will be missing four players for the match, but the coaching staff are working to minimize the impact of these absences." He expressed confidence in the ability of available players to compensate for the absences and implement the tactical instructions on the field. "The past period has witnessed a significant focus on technical and tactical aspects, aiming to deliver a performance worthy of the club's name and achieve a positive result against formidable opponents," said Mirghani.