QSL side Al Arabi have been handed a boost ahead of their match if the week against local rivals Al Ahli. Gianfranco Zola’s side welcome back defender Adel Lami & midfielder Abdullah Marafee back from suspension. Both players joined up with the squad on Sunday evening, as they begun preperations for their Friday evening clash at Al Ahli stadium.

In other team news, club captain Boualem Khoukhi will be unavailable for Arabi after picking up his fourth yellow card of the season in the 2-0 victory over El Jaish. The Qatari international has been a mainstay in the team this season, and his absence will be seen as a major blow for Gianfranco Zola’s side.

Al Arabi currently sits in 5^th place in the QSL standings, five points behind 4^th placed Al Sadd.