Al Arabi go head to head against El Jaish at the Al Arabi stadium on Thursday. Both teams got off to a winning start in their opening games at it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in a highly anticipated match.

Al Arabi won their first game against Al Sailiya even though they were missing key players. However, they will be stronger as their foreign professionals will be able to play the match against El Jaish.

Gerardo Pelusso, is confident in his teams preparation ahead of the game, “the preparations were very good this week and all the players are ready.”

“El Jaish is one of the best teams in the league and they have very good stability. We also have great history and some good player such as Ezekiel, Moustafa Sall and Paulinho amongst others who will give their best to add to this history,” added the Uruguayan tactician at the press conference on Wednesday.

Speaking about his foreign and local players Pelusso said, “We have a team of stars because we want to bring the local and foreign players in the same level. As a coach I think all the players are important.”

El Jaish have tough schedule ahead as they are in the semi-finals of the AFC champions league against UAE’s Al Ain. The soldiers won their opening encounter against Al Wakrah and will be keen to continue their rich vein of form.

Sabri Lamouchi, the head coach of El Jaish had this to say about his opponents, “Our second game is against an important club in Qatar. They have a good coach and good players they won their first game as well. We are ready to play this game and get the maximum points.”

“It will be difficult to manage both AFC Champions League and QSL. I trust in my players as they have good focus. And the best way to train for Tuesdays semi-final is with a good performance tomorrow against Al Arabi,” added the Frenchman.