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Former Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Al Sadd hit the training pitch on Saturday following a five-day rest after their round<br />
14 win over Mesaimeer.<br />
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Club officials said Al Sadd are preparing for their round 15 clash against Umm Salal on January 3, 2016.<br />
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Al Sadd squad was allowed a five-day rest by coach Jesualdo Ferreira after the side hammered bottom-placed Mesaimeer 5-1 in round 14.<br />
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The January 3 game will be played at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium (Al Ahli Stadium).<br />
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Training under the watchful eyes of coach Ferreira, the Al Sadd players underwent physical fitness drills, club officials said on Sunday.<br />
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Training on the pitch lasted about 20 minutes on Saturday and players are expected to intensify the drills in the coming days, a member of the team said on Sunday.<br />
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The session on Saturday also saw the return of the forward Saleh Bader who was with the Qatar national Olympic team camp.<br />
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The next few days will see forward Hassan Al-Haydos join the team for training after his complete recovery from an ankle injury he sustained in the match against El Jaish.<br />
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Captain Xavi Hernandez is currently undergoing recuperation under the supervision of the medical staff in order to return to training.<br />