Roberto Mancini: Our match against Al Ahly is difficult and we need to win.

15/01/2026

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Roberto Mancini, the coach of Al Sadd, confirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Al Ahli, in the thirteenth week of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Mancini said during the press conference: “The next match will be difficult because we are five points behind the top of the standings, and that is why we need to win every match. It will be a tough encounter, especially since they changed their coach and won their last match.”

The Italian coach added: “We’ve won several matches in a row, but we still need to win more. I know there are other teams that will compete with us for the title. We have ten matches left, and when you’re five points behind, you have to win them all.”

Hashim Ali said: “We are now in the second stage of the season, and every match is very important for us. The difference between us and Al Gharafa is five points, but we are not focusing on Al Gharafa, we are focusing on ourselves. Every match is important, and our goal is to collect the three points on our home ground.”

Hashim continued: “In the last two matches, the coach chose me to be in the starting lineup. That was very good for me, and for all the players, to be ready and able to help the team at any time. I am ready for the next match and the one after that as well. Whenever the coach needs me, I will be ready.