Al Kharaitiyat will be looking to put their opening day defeat behind them when they take on high-flying Al Rayyan on Friday evening. Thunders boss Ahmad Al-Ajlani spoke to the media ahead of the crunch tie.
After losing 3-1 to Umm Salal, Kharaitiyat are looking to kick start their QNB Star League season, the Tunisian coach revealed his side are more than ready for Al Rayyan.“The match against Rayyan is tough for us, they had a big win against Al Khor. I am asking my players to do their best, and even if we get a draw this will be a positive result for us. To play a top side will give my side plenty of motivation.
“We did not play well against Umm Salal. We did not give our best, and this upsets me. The reaction from my side is now important. I spoke to the players, about the game and we agreed that we have to work harder, especially against Al Rayyan” admitted Al-Ajlani about the form of his side following the opening round defeat.
Whilst Kharaitiyat defender Saud Nassr insisted that the side will have to work hard to get a result against their opponents. “We are looking to pick up any points, to let our season start. Nothing is impossible, the side who works the hardest will get the victory and this is our aim. The loss to Umm Salal is now behind us, we have to focus on Al Rayyan.”
Source: qsl.com.qa