Al Arabi coach Younes Ali spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 3 match against Al Duhail.
“Everyone is fully prepared for the match. We know that Al Duhail are a difficult team and have a coach with great experience and distinguished players. I think it will be an enthusiastic and strong match between the two teams,” he said in a press conference reported on by Qatar Stars League website.
He added that the team’s preparation for the match was solid, with all players ready except for Wassim Kedari, who was suspended due to a red card in the previous game. He also noted that everyone understands the match’s significance in getting back on track, and the top priority is securing three points. Younes highlighted that there’s a lot of work ahead, and it’s too early in the season to assess teams’ performance fully. However, they are confident that they’re on the right path and anticipate improvement in the upcoming matches.
Mohammed Al Tabouni, a player for Al Arabi, conveyed the optimism among all players regarding their performance in the upcoming league matches. They recognize the need to step up early in the league competition, and the match against Al Duhail will serve as an important test. He added that the team is still in the process of building cohesion, with some recent additions to the squad. They acknowledge the importance of consistently performing at their best and aim to recover the points lost in the first two rounds of matches.
Source: Qatar News Agency