Al Rayyan coach Leonardo Jardim spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 9 match against Muaither.

“We will play against the Muaither team, which is at the bottom of the standings. When the coach is changed, surprises occur and there will be difficulties in the match and the coach always has new ideas with his arrival.

“Our goal is to win the match, especially after losing two consecutive matches in the league championship. Regarding preparation for the match, we began strong preparations after the return of the internationals.

“Players and coaches always love to play, and this season there were many breaks that greatly affected continuity and the level of the team,” said Jardim.

Al Rayyan playe Achraf Bencharki said, “We are preparing for the Muaither match like any match in the league championship and we are working hard to get the three points, and as for the last two matches in the Expo Stars League, everyone knows that football has mistakes, and we have a role to play. It is about correcting those errors.

“We are focusing on the upcoming matches because they are all important, and they must be won in order to continue competing in the league championship, and our ambition is always to win.”