First team resumes training after a break

The Al-Sadd first team resumed training on Saturday at the 2017-18 preseason training camp in Austria, after the players took a break on Friday.

The team held a morning session from 9:30 AM at the allocated pitch in Bad Haring, with the participation of all the available players.

There was a focus on ball training during the morning session with the coaching staff working on technical drills that involved quick passiong and two-touch play, in addition to applying pressure on the opponent all over the pitch.

In the evening session, the players underwent tactical training with a focus on the movement of each player. There was also a practice match between the players in the middle of the pitch.

The coaching staff also emphasised on the physical aspects such as endurance, helping the team towards realizing the adequate physical requirements for the new season.

Al-Sadd’s new signing Khoukhi Boualem impressed with his performances in group training, after undergoing special physical training alone for three days after joining the camp on last Wednesday.

Al-Kass covers the camp

TV channel Al-Kass had its representatives at the Al-Sadd preseason camp in order to cover the preparations of the team for the new season. The TV crew covered the training at the club pitch and also inside the hotel of stay, in addition to holding interviews with the players, coaches and management staff.