Al-Hajri: We know how important the derby is, we aim to get all three points

Al-Sadd midfielder Salem Al-Hajri believes that his side’s upcoming derby clash with Al-Arabi will be tough for both teams.

Speaking ahead of the QNB Stars League Round 2 clash, Al-Hajri said: “We know how important the game is. We aim to win in order to keep going forward in the league campaign. We hope to put up our best performance for the fans, to show our desire to move forward and gradually move towards recapturing the league shield.”

He added: “The games between Al-Sadd and Al-Arabi are always tough. At Al-Sadd, we are preparing well for this game and we hope we can get all three points.”