Doha: Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini and Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 10 match, slated for Saturday. Mancini emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, noting that it will be challenging as it follows an international break. He stressed the necessity of securing a victory to close the gap with league leaders.
According to Qatar News Agency, Mancini highlighted the unusual circumstances of the week, with several players unavailable due to international duties. This absence has posed difficulties in preparations over the past two weeks. Despite these challenges, Mancini remains hopeful, citing the hard work put in by the team over the last three days.
On the other hand, Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain acknowledged the difficulty of facing the defending champions, Al Sadd. He praised the high quality of their opponents as reflected in their competition results. Al Zain expressed optimism due to his team's high morale following a strong performance in the previous round. He mentioned that all players are ready for the match except for Mathias Norman, who is recovering from an injury and is expected to return after the upcoming international break.