Lekhwiya boss Djamel Belmadi gave his players a day off following their 1-0 defeat to Al Arabi in round 18.

The Red Knights will resume training on Monday as they prepare to face El Jaish at Ahli Sports Club on Thursday, kick-off 7:15 PM.

Defender Ahmed Yasser will miss the game due to injury as Lekhwiya look to firm up a place in the top four. Following the defeat to Arabi, Lekhwiya sit third in the QSL on 34 points, 17 points behind runaway leaders Al Rayyan.