Al Gharafa and Al Khor Coaches Seeking to Win Their QNB Stars League Week 18 Match

Doha, March 07 (QNA) - Al Gharafa and Al Khor coaches spoke to the media ahead of the 2020-21 season QNB Stars League Week 18 match between their teams. Al Gharafa coach Slavisa Jokanovic said: "Al Khor now have a new coach (Winfried Schefer) who changed the strategy of the team. They appeared more strong and competitive in the last few matches, but in general the two teams know each other well and we have to play in a style to achieve our goal. "The Al Khor that we will face now are not much different from what we faced months ago. It is true that they have some new players, but their style of playing has not changed much. However, it is clear that they have become more competitive and stronger in terms of team spirit and performance during matches. "We are focusing on our next step, that is facing Al Khor, and we have to be fully ready for the challenge. We will continue to compete for the top four and we will see if we will achieve what we seek at the end of the season," said Jokanovic. For his part, Al Khor coach Winfried Schefer said: "I'm happy with the team's performance and spirit exhibited in the previous match against Al Sailiya. Our game against Al Gharafa will be difficult. "Al Gharafa are considered as one of the best teams in the league, but I feel comfortable. Our team has prepared well for this match and I saw it in training. We have to play with great discipline and strength in this match. "Coming out with a positive result is our goal for this match and we must avoid mistakes. The players gave a great performance and I noticed everyone's level evolving in the last match. We must develop more and more, what we trained in these weeks should be displayed on the pitch. "Maybe, a draw might be good, but we are looking for three points from this game and I have confidence in my players," said Schefer. (QNA)