
Bülent Uygun has granted rest to his international players, who have headed out of Qatar for a brief break. Whilst Uzbeki midfielder Sanzhar Tursunov has joined up with his national side, ahead of their World Cup qualification games against the Philippines and Bahrain.
Umm Salal will be looking to build on their 1-0 victory over Al Wakrah. The Orange fortress are currently in fifth place in the QSL standings.