Al Arabi coach Yeray Rodriguez spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 15 match against Al Khor.

“We know that the Al Khor match is very important for us. Despite the lack of time to prepare after returning from Kuwait and facing Qadsia, the team is ready. The training is for recovery with a focus on the necessary tactics for the match.

“The importance of winning this match is not limited to points only, but it enhances the team spirit and our self-confidence. We need this victory to return to competition again.

“I believe in the capabilities of my team players and I am confident that we will show our best level in the next match.

“I feel that the players are excited and ready to give their best. The support of our fans will also be decisive, and I trust the players and their ability to overcome challenges and we will do our best to achieve victory,” said Yeray.

Al Arabi player Ahmed Alaaeldin said, “We are waiting for a difficult match against Al Khor team, which have strengthened their ranks with distinguished players, but our team is ready to play this match.

“We will enter the field with full focus in order to return to achieving positive results and presenting good performance. We need Al Khor points to improve the team’s position and we must find solutions to score goals and achieve victory to collect points.”