Al-Sadd head coach expressed his satisfaction after his side defeated Al-Gharafa 4-1 in Round 9 of the QNB Stars League.
Speaking to the club website after the game, Xavi said: “We deserve this four-goal win over one of the best teams in the league. We are working hard and seriously to stay at the top of the table. I am very happy with our performance today and the three points.”
He added: “Al-Gharafa are an organised, effective and strong team, and defeating them by scoring four goals gives us a lot of confidence, and makes us happy with our performance, which we are improving from game to game.”
As for the upcoming Amir Cup final, the coach said: “From now on, we will begin working for the Amir Cup final. The mentality of the players must change so that we can prepare for and deal with the final, because it is completely different from the league matches.”
Xavi concluded by saying: “The final will be difficult in its own special way and we must be very focused to give our best.”