Doha, November 06 (QNA) - Al Shamal and Al Sailiya coaches spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 9 match.
Al Shamal manager David Prats said: "We anticipate a difficult challenge against a strong side that features high-calibre players.
"Although Al Sailiya's current position in the league standings may not be high, we hold them in great regard and recognize their quality. Therefore, we must exercise extreme caution when facing them.
"We need to play with intensity and focus on the finer details to ensure we perform as expected and translate our solid displays into a positive result," said Prats.
Al Shamal player Abdullah Al Ahrak said, "We fully grasp the importance of this game and the necessity of securing a win and all three points, as we look to get back to winning ways following a recent dry spell.
"Al Sailiya are a major club with exceptional players and facing them is always a tough task. We must remain focused from the very first minute until the final whistle to achieve our objective – securing the victory." 
Meanwhile, Al Sailiya coach Majdi Siddiq said, "The team is looking to regain its confidence, fighting spirit and determination, qualities that the coaching staff have been working to instil during training sessions with the goal of delivering a strong performance and achieving a positive result.
"The current phase requires greater focus and teamwork. The coaching staff are committed to ensuring the players are optimally prepared, both technically and physically, while also strengthening their mental state to help them perform at their best on the pitch," said Majdi Siddiq.
Al Sailiya player Mohab Eissa said, "The players fully grasp the significance of the match and are eager to deliver a powerful performance that reflects the hard work put in during recent training sessions. The squad will give their all to secure the result the team is aiming for." (QNA)