Al Rayyan will miss midfielder Daniel Goumou due to suspension for their crucial clash with leaders Al Duhail in Week 14 of the QNB Stars League on 27th January.

Goumou had picked up his fourth yellow card during their 4-2 win over Al Kharaitiyat in Week 13.

The 27-year-old is a vital cog in Danish coach Michael Laudrup’s machine and is a key presence in the Al Rayyan midfield for long.

However, Laudrup and his wards will be confident when they prepare for the Al Duhail encounter having made a strong start to the league's second phase too with back-to-back victories.

Al Rayyan are third in the standings on 31 points, the same as Al Sadd but behind on goal difference.

Meanwhile, left-back Ali Sanad Al Nuaimi played his first full match for Al Rayyan this season, against Al Kharaitiyat, having recovered from an injury. He had only played partly during their 3-0 victory over Al Khor in the previous round.