Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 3 match against Al Sadd.

He said, "Koeman's return to training will give the team greater options. The match will be exciting and difficult against the defending champions. We must focus defensively without compromising our style and identity. Calm and focus are our path to achieving our goals."

"Your support makes the difference. We rely on you in difficult moments, and I trust your strong presence to support the players."

Spanish striker Joselu said, "We believe that a victory will put the team in a strong position with nine points. Al Sadd is a tough team, but we have a special team spirit this season, and we are confident in our ability to achieve a positive result with the support of our fans."