Al Arabi’s midfielder Paulinho has returned to training for his side on Tuesday evening. The return of the Brazilian attacker will be a timely boost for the Dream Team ahead of their round 18 clash against Lekhwiya. Gianfranco Zola’s side went through regular drills ahead of their QSL match of the week.

In other team news, Arabi will be without Ali Jassemi and Ashkan Dejagah who have picked up four yellow cards and will be suspended for the match.

Arabi will take on Lekhwiya in the QSL match of the week on Friday evening at the Grand Hamad stadium, K.O at 16:45pm.