DOHA (Qatar): Al Sailiya expect a difficult challenge from Al Shahania when the teams meet in the 19th round of Qatar Stars League on Saturday.
Shahania are last in the league with just 13 points and are in relegation trouble, but Sailiya coach Sami Trabelsi said they would be a tough team to play.
“The Al Shahania are more than good, they provide good performances that do not correspond to their position in the standings. They have outstanding players. They are coming off a very important victory and have shown a good level during this season,” said Trabelsi.
“Under coach Nabil Anwar, Al Shahania have improved. The victory against Al Ahli last week have greatly boosted their morale. Normally, we respect all opponents, but we do not fear them.
Sailiya, sixth in the standings with 24 points, have failed to match their last season’s performance and Trabelsi said problems in the attack have hindered their progress.
“Unfortunately, we lost two important points in the last round against Al Wakrah. We provided a good level, but we still have a permanent problem this season, which is the absence of an effective offense and the last touch that is able to finish our attacks correctly in front of the goal. That we have scored only 19 goals this season underlines that fact.”
Al Sailiya player Adel Bader said, “The game will not be easy for both teams. We want to make up for the draw in the last match against Al Wakrah, while Al Shahania want to improve their position.
“We will do our best to implement the technical staff’s plan in order to achieve our target, which is three points. Everyone is doing his best in training, so we prepare in the best way and we wish we will succeed.”
