Al-Sadd holds main training session to prepare for Qatar SC
Al-Sadd holds main training session to prepare for Qatar SC
16 Oct 2015
The football first team held its main training session from 5:30 PM onwards at the secondary pitch on Friday, as part of preparations for the upcoming match against Qatar SC in Round 5 of the Qatar Stars League.
Al-Sadd go into the match in high spirits following the return of the international players after the break. The team is currently in second place in the standings with 10 points from 4 matches, that included wins against Mesaimeer, Al-Wakra and Al-Ahli and a draw with Umm Salal. Qatar SC have a single point after losing three matches and drawing the fourth with Umm Salal.
The training session on Thursday saw the participation of all the players after the return of the internationals who had played for the Olympic and senior Qatar teams. The coaching staff focussed on improving the technical and physical readiness of the players, who appeared to be in top condition with great spirits.
The coaches, led by Hussein Amouta, made the players practice offensive and defensive drills before having a scrimmage in the middle of the park, which witnessed a lot of enthusiasm from all the players. The players applied some tactics and strategies which could be used in the match. There was also an emphasis on attacking moves, be it penetrating from the wings or from deep.
Great support from the management
Members of the team management ensured that they were at the training session to show their support for the players ahead of the upcoming QSL match.
Luis Garcia attends the session
The session on Thursday saw the presence of former Liverpool and Barcelona star Luis Garcia, who came specially to meet his former teammate Xavi. Garcia currently works as a pundit for beIN Sports.
Al-Dosari the prominent absentee
The absence of Al-Sadd goalkeeper Saad al-Dosari will continue for the match against Qatar SC after the foot injury he obtained while playing against Al-Ahli in Round 4.
Final training session and squad list
The team will hold its final training session from 5 PM on Saturday at the main ground, after which the head coach will announce the squad for the match.