QSL side Al Gharafa has begun preparations in earnest ahead of their round 21 clash against Al Sadd on Monday the 7^th of March at Al Sadd stadium, KO at 19:30.

Head coach Pedro Caixinia refused his squad a day of rest, following the Cheetah’s titanic 4-4 draw with Umm Salal in round 20. The team underwent light training drills under the watchful eye of the Portuguese tactician.

Most of the squad took part in training on Sunday evening except the injured defensive trio of Bilal Mohammed, Mahdi Ali and Ibrahim Al-Ghanim. Who underwent individual training drills as they recover from long-term injuries.

Gharafa are currently in eighth place in the QSL standings.