Muaither coach Jorge Da Silva spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 22 match against Al Arabi.

“I am very sad about the loss in the last match against Qatar SC. The loss is not in our favour and complicated our position and placed the team in last place in the rankings, but I will not talk much about the match and we have an opportunity and a fateful match against Al Arabi.

“We respect Al Arabi and the match against them will be very difficult, and there is no alternative to achieving three points. We will make every effort in this important match and I hope that the players will be at their peak, unlike in the previous matches we played.

“We feel sad because we are in last place because this position is not that of Muaither and we are preparing at a high pace for the Al Arabi match and we must make every effort until the last breath to achieve victory, and our goal is to remain in the First Division.

“I hope everyone will support the team in this crucial stage and I also urge the fans to be present at the stadium and support the team with all their strength because their presence constitutes a strong motivation for the players on the field,” said D Silva.

Muaither player Ghadeer Al Shammari said, “The Al Arabi match is difficult and we as players consider it as a final match. I hope that luck will be with us and we will have a good day and achieve the three points and remain in the Expo Stars League.

“We continue training with the technical staff daily and follow the instructions. I hope we will have success in the match and make all fans happy by staying in the First Division.”