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QSL side Al Arabi have been handed a boost ahead of their match if the week against local rivals Al Ahli. Gianfranco Zola’s side welcome back defender Adel Lami & midfielder Abdullah Marafee back from suspension. Both players joined up with the squad on Sunday evening, as they begun preperations for their Friday evening clash at Al Ahli stadium.<br />
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In other team news, club captain Boualem Khoukhi will be unavailable for Arabi after picking up his fourth yellow card of the season in the 2-0 victory over El Jaish. The Qatari international has been a mainstay in the team this season, and his absence will be seen as a major blow for Gianfranco Zola’s side.<br />
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Al Arabi currently sits in 5^th place in the QSL standings, five points behind 4^th placed Al Sadd.