Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 11 match against Al Rayyan.

“Al Rayyan are a well-organized team with players capable of making a difference at any moment. We respect them, but we also believe in our abilities. The match will not be easy and we must maintain our focus for the full 90 minutes.

“We made good use of the break. Everyone is fully prepared for the match. We understand the importance of this game, not only in terms of points, but also in terms of morale and its impact on the course of competition.”

Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 11 match against Al Rayyan.

“Al Rayyan are a well-organized team with players capable of making a difference at any moment. We respect them, but we also believe in our abilities. The match will not be easy and we must maintain our focus for the full 90 minutes.

“We made good use of the break. Everyone is fully prepared for the match. We understand the importance of this game, not only in terms of points, but also in terms of morale and its impact on the course of competition.”

Al Arabi player Jordan Veretout said, “We are fully aware of its importance and we will approach it with focus and discipline.

“Al Rayyan are a strong team with talented players in every position. Our mission is to control the midfield and prevent them from dictating the tempo. We must play intelligently and maintain our collective cohesion.”