Tabata: We are ready for the derby and we will work to improve in every game

Al-Sadd first team player Rodrigo Tabata stressed the importance of the upcoming game against Al-Arabi in Round 5 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Tabata said: “It’s a very big game and there will be a good atmosphere. We respect Al-Arabi. They have started very well in the league. We too have started well and we’ll try to do our best to win the match.”

“Insha Allah, all the players will be at their best on the day of the match, of course we missed some of them, but our group is very strong and the whole team is ready for the derby,” he added.

He added: “All the players are focused and everyone is working hard, we are improving from one game to another. I hope we will play much better in the next game, and get the three points.”