Al Sadd deadly attacking winger Hassan Al Haydous opened up on the club’s official website, saying that the team is undergoing a very intensive preseason training regime.
 
"We are carrying out a very demanding training regime because we know that it will be a tough and long season.  This includes qualifying for the AFC Champions League and our domestic priorities as well as our aims with the National team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.  So we must take this preparation period very seriously and which will affect our entire season.”
 
He added, “I hope to reach my top physical and technical level of performance before the start of the new season in order to achieve the aims I mentioned earlier. The current overseas training camp is the best place to prepare myself, the technical staff is preparing the team in the best possible manner.  The entire squad is here with the aim to prepare for the season ahead and the atmosphere is great.”
 
Commenting on the technical staff headed by Hussein Ammota, he said, "Definitely this increases the stability and harmony within the team.  Also the foreign stars add that extra bit of quality, plays such as Nadir Belhadj, Muriqui and Spanish superstar Xavi Hernandez. This kind of stability will grant us superiority in competing for titles next season in the QSL."
 
Commenting on the transfer of Spanish star Xavi Hernandez, he said: "Xavi is a big player in the world of football. He treats everyone equally with respect and professionalism."
 
Commenting on his ambition for the new season after winning the most valuable player award last season, he said, "There is no doubt that I am looking forward to a better season and I have limitless ambition."