Following their 4-0 win over Al Khor in Week 18 of the QNB Stars League, leaders Al Duhail straightaway started preparations for their upcoming home match against Al Sadd on 1st March.

Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi was keen that the players recovered from fatigue after the Al Khor game, so they were put through gym workouts on Sunday evening.

At the same time, reserve players went through their paces on the training field.

The team will continue training until Wednesday evening. The Red Knights have no injury worries and Belmadi hopes to field full squad in the remaining matches in the QNB Stars League and AFC Champions League.

Al Duhail have 48 points, two more than second-placed Al Sadd.