El Jaish coach Sabri Lamouchi is calling for a big performance from his side ahead of their round 17 clash against Al Kharitiyat. “We have forgot about the Khor match, it is time to focus on Kharitiyat I am expecting a positive performance and a strong result.” remarked the French tactician at his side’s pre-match press conference on Wednesday morning.

Lamouchi also had news on some key returning players for Jaish. “Lucas Mendez and Abdurahman Waleed should be fit for this tie. That will make a big difference to the side in the next few games.”

“Al Kharitiyat play good football and I expect them to be well organized for this match. I watched them against Lekhwiya, I think they were unlucky not get a point. However we have prepared well and I have faith my team can get a positive result” Lamouchi revealed on Wednesday morning.



In contrast, Kharitiyat coach Amir Osim predicted a tough test for his side. “Our last two matches have been against Lekhwiya and Al Rayyan, despite playing well we have zero points from these matches. We will need to work hard if we are to achieve a positive result against a team who is doing well in the league. “

“Jaish lost in their last match against Al Khor and will be looking to avenge this.  However from what I seen from their recent matches, there are ways I think we can beat El Jaish” the Bosnian revealed at the pre match press conference on Wednesday morning.

Osim also revealed that Kharitiyat will be without talismanic striker Hassan Abdel Fattah, but did note that the rest of his squad will be fit for the challenge of El Jaish.

Talking of changes in the transfer window for Kharatiyat he said “We have only made one change in the transfer window. We are satisfied with our professional players at this club; I think that minimal changes in the winter window are for the best of the club. We don’t want to make lots of changes which could affect the harmony of the side. Playing with the same group will stabilize us in the long term; I only see that as a good thing for Al Kharitiyat.”