QSL side Lekhwiya will be without influential midfielder Luiz Martin for their round nine clash against Al Sailiya. The Qatar international is set to serve a one match ban after picking up his fourth yellow card of the season, in his sides 3-2 victory over Umm Salal last time out.

In other news, Lekhwiya will welcome back Mohammed Tresor into contention after the defender served his one match ban against Umm Salal after seeing red in his sides 2-2 draw with Al Rayyan.

The Red Knights will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak in the league when they take on an Al Sailiya side who has returned to form in recent weeks.