Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini and Brazilian star Roberto Firmino addressed the media ahead of their Qatar-UAE Super Shield match against Shabab Al Ahli.

“The match will be difficult against a strong team that has been performing well, but I am confident in Al Sadd’s ability to deliver a performance that will allow us to win the title.

“The match will be different from our previous encounter in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage, which Al Sadd won. Both sides are highly motivated. We strive for victory in every match we play,” said Mancini.

Firmino said, “We are ready to face Shabab Al Ahli. The opponents are tough, so is the match itself, but I have confidence in my team’s ability to win the title.

“Final matches are always exciting and highly competitive, so I love these kind of matches and strive to motivate my teammates to give their all to win this title.”