DOHA (Qatar): With league title already decided, Al Duhail coach Sabri Lamouchi wants to focus on the remaining two matches in the Qatar Stars League.
The defending champions will be up against Al Khor tomorrow.
“The coming two matches that we will play, we need proper focus. We have to deal with teams cautiously as we are playing for points. We are entering a phase where we will play two consecutive matches. We must deal with it appropriately,” said Lamouchi.
“Our players will play to avoid fatigue and injuries since we are faced with the pressure of playing many matches. In principle, we will play these matches to win them because they will be the best preparation for the AFC Champions League matches.”
Al Sadd had already won the league shield, and the remaining rounds for Duhail would be all about maintaining their reputation.
“We have rested a number of players such as Karim Boudiaf, Mohammed Muntari, Almoez Ali and Bassam Al Rawi because they played three matches with the national team and performed well. It was important for them to undergo a period of rest, but there is the return for Luis Martin Junior and he will be present in the Al Khor match,” said Lamouchi.
Al Duhail player Asim Madibo said, “Our next match against Al Khor will be difficult, but we are ready. We aspire to achieve wins against Al Khor and Al Ahli. Everyone is ready to play hard and achieve the desired result.
“Al Khor are in a difficult situation and the match could be decisive for them. They will fight on the field, which we expect. In some matches we play without pressure, but we do not look at the opposition’s way of playing, but we play in order to achieve our goal, which is victory.”
