Doha: Umm Salal coach Patrice Carteron said that the team is well prepared for Al Sailiya match, striving to achieve positive result. Speaking ahead of their 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 5 match against Al Sailiya on Sunday, Carteron emphasized the significance of the upcoming game, likening it to a "cup final." He highlighted the team's intense preparations over the past few days aimed at securing a favorable outcome.

According to Qatar News Agency, Carteron acknowledged the importance of maintaining focus throughout the match and avoiding costly errors. He expressed satisfaction with the team's offensive performance while underscoring the need to preserve defensive stability. Carteron mentioned that although some players are injured, Mance is expected to return strongly soon, further bolstering the squad.

Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain echoed a similar sentiment of readiness and determination. Al Zain stressed the importance of approaching the game with the same seriousness exhibited in every round. He reiterated the team's commitment to maintaining a winning mentality and emphasized the objective of collecting points, starting with the match against Umm Salal. Al Zain also called for fan support, recognizing the crucial role they play in motivating the players towards victory.