Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez spoke to the media ahead of their 2019-20 QNB Stars League Week 12 match against Al Wakrah.

“Despite the talks that we are the favourites, we will fight hard in this match that comes after our big victory over Al Gharafa at the end of first leg of the tournament. Only what we offer on the field will help us achieve the best result.

“All players are ready for the match. The squad is complete except for the trio doing duty for the Qatar Olympic team. Our training sessions went off well. Everyone had been training enthusiastically to be in the starting line-up and I will choose the most appropriate squad for this match,” said Xavi.

Al Sadd player Nam Tae-Hee said, “We’re doing our best, yet we are not satisfied with our performances. We will work in the upcoming matches to live up to the full expectations of our fans.

“Our target in all the coming games is victory. The match against Al Wakrah is very important. We have tried hard to be on top of our readiness to fight for full points.”