Al-Sadd players try out tactics in practice match after cancellation of friendly

After Neftchi Baku withdrew from Tuesday’s scheduled friendly game, the Al-Sadd first team returned to routine training on Day 13 of the 2017-18 preseason camp being held in Bad Häring, Austria.

The coaching staff held a mini practice match between the players of the squad. The first team consisted of Meshaal Barsham (GK), Ibrahim Majid, Morteza Pouraliganji, Pedro, Fahad Shanin, Xavi, Ali Asad, Ahmed Badr Sayyar, Baghdad Bounedjah, Jugurtha Hamroun and Hassan Al-Haydos.

The second team consisted of Jehad Mohammed (GK), Hatem Kamal, Salem Al-Hajri, Yasser Abubakr, Musab Kheder, Khoukhi Boualem, Ayoob Mashhoor, Saoud Ibrahim, Mohammed Waad, Meshaal Al-Shammari and Hassan Ahmed.

Head coach Jesualdo Ferreira made some changes in the second half of the match, moving Yasser Abubakr, Musab Kheder and Khoukhi Boualem to the first team while Pedro, Ahmed Sayyar and Fahad Shanin moved the other way.

The match was used to try out tactical moves in terms of player movement, applying pressure on the opponent in their half and also quick transitions from defence to attack.

The coaches looked to benefit from such a match, which could help the team achieve harmony and be in sync, in addition to helping them figure out useful combinations and achieving top physical and technical conditions.