Al-Sadd holds main training session to prepare for Al-Kharaitiyat

The Al-Sadd football first team held its main training session from 6:20 PM on Wednesday evening at the club’s training pitch. The session is part of the ongoing preparations for the Emir’s Cup quarterfinal against Al-Kharaitiyat, which will be played on Friday at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

Al-Sadd qualified for this stage of the tournament after finishing second in the Qatar Stars League whereas Al-Kharaitiyat did so after defeating Al-Ahli on penalties in the third round of the Emir’s Cup.

During Wednesday’s session, the coaching staff focused on selecting their preferred starting lineup for the upcoming game. Head coach Jesualdo Ferreira tried the players out in a practice match, which proved to be a highly competitive affair.

Mohammed Ghanem motivates the players

Director of football Mohammed Ghanem Al-Ali spoke to the players and coaching staff before the start of the training session, focusing on the need to have more focus and spirit in order to perform well and go on to win the Emir’s Cup.

Kasola returns

Midfielder Mohamed Kasola is set to make his return to the Al-Sadd squad after he missed out on the last game in the Qatar Cup final due to suspension. He had earlier received his fourth yellow card in the semifinal game against Al-Rayyan.

Final training session and squad announcement

The Wolves are scheduled to hold their final training session from 6 PM on Thursday at the training pitch, following which the head coach will announce the matchday squad.