Al-Sadd head coach Razvan Lucescu highlighted the difficulty of the upcoming encounter against Al-Rayyan in Week 9 of the Doha Bank Stars League, stressing the importance of delivering a strong performance to secure victory and collect all three points.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Lucescu said: “We have a difficult and challenging match ahead against Al-Rayyan, and we are fully aware of its importance. We must give our best throughout the game to secure victory.
“The fixture congestion is not an issue exclusive to Al-Sadd; all teams are facing the same challenge. We must manage it properly and ensure that we are fully prepared for this important encounter.”
Meanwhile, Al-Sadd defender Boualem Khoukhi also underlined the difficulty of the match, noting that meetings between the two sides are always highly competitive, particularly as both teams seek to challenge for the top spot.
Khoukhi said: “It will be a tough and competitive match against Al-Rayyan, and we expect a strong contest between the two teams, especially as both Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan are looking to challenge for the top of the table.
“We always strive to deliver our best, despite a few recent setbacks. We are working hard to perform at a level befitting Al-Sadd and achieve the result we are aiming for.
“The Wolves’ fans are our biggest source of support, and we always seek to make them happy. We hope to see them turn out in large numbers for the upcoming match against Al-Rayyan, as their presence provides us with great motivation on the pitch.”
