Al Rayyan coach Nicolas Cordova spoke to the media ahead of their 2022-2023 season QNB Stars League Week 4 match against Al Ahli.

“We prepared well despite some injuries suffered to the team in the last match. The team trained in the best way and prepared for the match. Of course, regarding the team’s results, there is a kind of pressure and we will play the match with the best we have. The important thing for us is to work and work, to achieve a positive result.

“As for Al Ahly, they are strong competitors. We have watched them play. We must be at the level of the competitors and achieve the three points that everyone desires.

“The recent injuries will make it more difficult for us. One of the goals of the technical staff is to develop young players and build a future for the team,” said Cordova.

Al Rayyan player Abdulrahman Al Korbi said, “The team’s situation is difficult after three rounds have passed without a victory. For us, this match is crucial and the three points are a requirement, so we will go into the game with all seriousness to win the three points.

“Our goal is to get the three points. In the past three games, minor details prevented us from winning.”

“Our role is to give off our best and implement the instructions of the coach and the technical staff.”