Umm Salal continued their training sessions in preparations for their much anticipated game versus Lekhwiya this Thursday evening in Round 8 of the Qatar Stars League.

Umm Salal is looking for a positive result after their goalless draw versus Al Gharafa in Round 7 and perhaps this is the best time to play Lekhwiya whose form has dipped significantly in recent rounds.

Umm Salal is in the 5th position with 12 points and Lekhwiya are currently in 8^th with just 10 points.

Umm Salal will have their key training session this evening, where the technical staff will determine the readiness of all players for the starting line-up.  

In addition Umm Salal player Nasser Khalfan will continue to miss out due to injury. Also it is not yet confirmed whether Thamer Jamal will play or not due to a light injury.

Umm Salal will hold a closed training camp as part of the preparations for the Lekhwiya clash, after which the players will be granted 3-days rest, followed by training more sessions and two friendly games in the two week QSL break.