Roberto Mancini, head coach of Al Sadd, confirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Al Ahli, as part of Round 13 of the Doha Bank Stars League.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said:
“The next match will be difficult because we are five points behind the top of the table, and for this reason we need to win every game. It will be a tough game, especially as they have changed their coach and won their last match.”
The Italian coach added:
“We have won several games in a row, but we also needed to win other matches. I know there are other teams that will compete with us for the title. We have ten games left, and when you are five points behind, you need to win them all.”
For his part, Hashem Ali said:
“We are now in the second phase of the season, and every match is very important for us. The gap between us and Al Gharafa is five points, but we are not focusing on Al Gharafa — we are focusing on ourselves. Every match matters, and our goal is to take the three points at home.”
Hashem added:
“In the last two matches, the coach selected me in the starting lineup. That was very good for me, and for all the players, to be ready and able to help the team at any time. I’m ready for the next match and the one after that as well. Whenever the coach needs me, I’m ready.”
