The Al-Sadd football first team held their main training session from 6 PM onwards on Thursday at the club’s training facility, ahead of the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 16 game against Al-Khor. The game is set to be played on Saturday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
Al-Sadd go into the game in high spirits, sitting on top of the league table with 38 points, two ahead of second-placed Al-Duhail. As for Al-Khor, they are in 11th place with 9 points. In the first phase game between the two sides, Al-Sadd won 2-1.
Thursday’s main training session saw the players train hard under the supervision of the coaching staff led by Jesualdo Ferreira. The head coach held a meeting before the session to speak with the players about the objectives from the next game, which is sure to be a huge test for Al-Sadd as they look to maintain top spot.
The coaching staff then worked on implementing certain tactical moves, before holding a practice mini game in the middle of the pitch. The players spent the second part of the session working on shooting drills.
Meanwhile, the four goalkeepers (Saad Al-Dosari, Meshaal Barsham, Saoud Al-Hajri and Jehad Mohammed) trained intensely under the supervision of the goalkeeping coach, who focused in agility, balance and reactions.
Xavi misses out
Al-Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez will not play in the game against Al-Khor, as he is still recovering from a muscle injury. He is currently undergoing treatment and will return to the team soon.
Source: al-saddclub.com