Umm Salal coach Sergio Farias spoke to the media ahead of their 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League Week 4 match against Al Gharafa.

“Although Al Gharafa are coming from a negative result from the last round, we will not change the way we prepare and our method will be stable because the opponents are like any team that we prepare strongly for and is of great importance. Therefore, the Al Gharafa match is important and we realize that it is a difficult match for us. Both sides are trying to win and give everything they have, and my team knows very well the importance of every match.

“Throughout the past days and since the end of the Al Ahli match in the last round, we have been working to correct mistakes and not repeat them, but rather we are studying the way the opponents’ performance.

“We are working constantly and are still preparing all the analytical materials for Al Gharafa and preparing the appropriate method of playing that brings us the advantage. Umm Salal in the last three matches have three draws for different situations, and we had mistakes and failures, whether individual or collective mistakes. I think they are normal things that happen to any team and these situations are typical for teams that are still in the process of formation,” said Farias.

Umm Salal player Sayed Hassan said, “The Al Gharafa match is very important and difficult, and our goal is to win and achieve the three points.

“Umm Salal need points in order to move into a good ranking among the teams in the QNB Stars League, and everyone knows the importance of victories and getting points, so they will work hard to achieve victory.”