Defender relishing derby clash against Al Rayyan

Al Arabi defender Ali Jasimi has revealed that his side has what it takes to beat Al Rayyan ahead of their highly anticipated Derby match which is set to take place on Thursday evening at Al Sadd stadium.

Opening up the conversation, Jasimi stressed that he was looking forward to the tie. “Matches against Al Rayyan are always exciting for players and fans. It will be a tough game for both sides.”

“We fell to a 3-0 defeat during the first half of the season to Al Rayyan and we are looking to get revenge on Thursday. With the league position we are in, we desperately need the points” noted the young defender.

Al Arabi have endured patchy form in recent weeks in the QSL, however Jasimi has insisted that his side have to focus on the game ahead in order to grab all three points. “Whatever issues that we have in the club should be put aside. Al Arabi has to come together in order to get back to winning ways and have a good performance against Al Rayyan.”

“It was a total shock to lose 4-1 to Al Shahania; we certainly lacked luck in the game. Now we have to turn our attention to Al Rayyan and hope we can cause those problems” added Jasimi.

The defeat to Al Shahania has left Al Arabi just above the relegation zone, and Jasimi insisted his sides focus is to beat the drop. “Everyone in the squad is concerned about the position Al Arabi is in, we now need to get two strong results to avoid this fate this is what we have to do now for the end of the season.”

“Both teams are hurting from heavy defeats in the league and will be hungry to make amends” noted Al Arabi’s number six.

Jasimi ended the interview with a message for the Al Arabi fans. “I know that you have been frustrated with our performances this season,  however Al Arabi need the support of you more than ever in the final two games of the season.”