Al-Sadd holds main training session to prepare for Al-Ahli
Amidst an atmosphere of high spirits, the Al-Sadd football first team held their main training session on Saturday evening at the club’s training pitch to prepare for the upcoming QSL Round 15 game against Al-Ahli. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:25 PM on Monday at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium.
The Wolves go into the match as the second-placed team in the league table with 34 points, having won their last match against Al-Kharaitiyat 1-0. On the other side, Al-Ahli are in ninth place with 14 points and fell to a 0-2 defeat to Al-Gharafa in their previous game. In the first phase fixture between Al-Sadd and Al-Ahli, the former prevailed 2-1.
Saturday’s main session saw the head coach Jesualdo Ferreira first hold a meeting with the players, speaking to them about the objectives in the next match, which will be a real test for the Wolves.
The coaching staff used the session to focus on certain attacking strategies and player movement. The players then played out a practice match in the middle of the pitch.
Return of Hamroun and Morteza
The upcoming match against Al-Ahli will see the return of Jugurtha Hamroun and Morteza Pouraliganji, who were both suspended for the last match against Al-Kharaitiyat after picking up their fourth yellow cards.
Hamza shows his readiness
Al-Sadd striker Hamza Al-Sanhaji continued to make strong shows in training, displaying his determination to make an impact with the team after returning from the loan stint at El-Jaish.
Ali Asad to miss the game through suspension
The match against Al-Ahli will not feature Ali Asad as the midfielder has been ruled out due to suspension. Asad picked up his fourth yellow card in the match against Al-Kharaitiyat, leading to the one-match suspension.
Training in the gym
Before Saturday’s session began, the players underwent training in the club gym to reach the ideal levels of physical fitness.
Balance and agility training for the keepers
Al-Sadd’s three keepers Saad Al-Dosari, Muhannad Naim and Mohammed Ezzeldeen, worked on their balance, agility and reflexes during an intense session under the supervision of goalkeeping coach Nando Scarpello.
Ferreira and Salem to attend presser
The pre-match press conference will be held at the club conference hall from 12:15 PM on Sunday, with Ferreira and Salem Al-Hajri in attendance to face the media.
Final session and squad announcement
The team will hold the final pre-match training session from 5:30 PM on Sunday after which the boss will announce the matchday squad.