QNB Stars League: Al Sadd, Umm Salal Seek to Correct Course

Doha, August 09 (QNA) - Al Sadd face Umm Salal on Tuesday in Week 2 of the 2022/23 QNB Stars League at the Khalifa International Stadium. Speaking to the media ahead of their 2022-23 season QNB Stars League Week 2 match against Umm Salal, Al Sadd coach Juan Manuel Lillo 'Juanma' said, "I liked the Umm Salal team a lot, we watched their last match and they have good players who can decide the matches, so the next match will be very difficult. "In our last match against Al Markhiya, the result did not reflect the events of the match. We played well for 28 minutes and after that we faced some difficulties and conceded goals, so we lost the match. "In the absence of many senior players in our team, it is good for young players to have the opportunity to play in matches. "We trust ourselves a lot and all players who are with us at the moment. We are preparing well for the next match against Umm Salal and our goal will be the three points," said Juanma. Meanwhile, Umm Salal coach Wesam Rizik said, "The team's preparations for the Al Sadd match were very serious and every player realizes the importance and strength of the upcoming game. It will be a special meeting because it is against the champions despite their stumble in the first round. That does not reflect their level. "We are currently focusing on facing Al Sadd. The Al Ahli match had some mistakes, therefore we tried during the preparations to correct them so that they would not be repeated again. "The next match will undoubtedly be difficult for both teams and each of us seeks to compensate after losing the first round. We also hope to reduce mistakes and take advantage of the opportunities available to the players," said Wesam. (QNA)