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DOHA: Influential Brazilian striker Paulinho will stay with his squad's pre-season training camp in Germany despite a fitness hitch, Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Arabi club announced on Tuesday.<br />
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Al Arabi are in Germany for their pre-season training camp .<br />
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The team's first-choice goalkeeper Masoud Zeraei will also be away from action for a short while as he recovers from a muscle tear, the club said.<br />
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Al Arabi are preparing for the new QSL season that kicks off in Doha on September 15.<br />
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The Doha giants will take on Al Sailiyah in the season-opening clash at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium (Al Ahli) on September 15.<br />
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During their training camp, the players have been put their paces by new coach  Jirado Biloso.<br />
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On Monday, the players underwent special fitness drills aimed at helping the team members improve their overall match readiness.<br />
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One of the under-achieving sides in QSL, Al Arabi were coached by Gianfranco Zola last season.<br />
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Al Arabi's Iranian import Ashkan Dejagah is not with the squad as he is away on national duty, the club said.<br />
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