Al Arabi coach Younes Ali spoke to the media ahead of their 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League Week 19 match against Al Rayyan.

“We are well aware that our game against Al Rayyan will be difficult and different from the first leg. Al Rayyan have been providing good levels in the recent period, and for these reasons we will have to prepare ourselves in the best possible way for the match. This is what we are doing at the moment.

“All matches represent three points for us, regardless of the competitors’ reputation and ranking. Saturday’s match against Al Rayyan is one of the most important matches for the team at this time in the league. It is necessary to guide our players to the opponents’ strengths and skills, and exploit their weaknesses. We must certainly show our strength to everyone.

“We are now focusing on the remaining matches and are working to correct the errors and take advantage of the positives that appeared in our performance. We will double our efforts to bring the team back to the winning path again, especially since there is great hope that the team will occupy a place in the top four. The fans will have an important and influential role in helping us achieve that,” said Younes.

Al Arabi player Farshid Ismaili said, “We have an important and difficult match against Al Rayyan, and the team's preparations are going on well under coach Younes Ali. We are determined to collect the three points to delight our fans.

“Everyone's morale is high and our goal is clear, which is the three points, especially after the team exited the Amir Cup. We will fight until the last match and we will try hard to present an honourable show and achieve victory.”