Al-Sadd hold main training session ahead of Al-Markhiya clash

The Al-Sadd football first team held its main training session from 6:15 PM on Thursday at the club’s training facility, as part of the preparations for the 2017-18 QNB Stars League opener against Al-Markhiya, which will be played on Saturday at the Grand Hamad Stadium.

Al-Sadd go into the match in high spirits following the 4-2 win over Al-Duhail in the Sheikh Jassim Cup final. The opponents Al-Markhiya got promoted to the QSL after winning the second division title last season.

Saturday’s main training session saw the team undergo tactical training under the supervision of head coach Jesualdo Ferreira, who implemented a few offensive strategies.

Bounedjah and Shanin ruled out

Baghdad Bounedjah and Fahad Shanin have been ruled out of the game against Al-Markhiya due to injury. Bounedjah sustained an ankle injury during the game against Al-Duhail while Shanin is suffering from a muscle problem.

Trio take part in groupas training

Pedro Miguel, Morteza Pouraliganji and Ali Asad participated in group training for the second consecutive day after missing the game against Al-Duhail due to injury.