Artur Jorge, the coach of Al-Rayyan, confirmed that the team is ready to face Al-Gharafa. During the press conference held on the sidelines of the Al-Rayyan vs. Al-Gharafa match in the sixth round of the Qatar Stars League, he stated: “The last match against Al-Ahli was very important for us, not only because of the victory but also due to our performance. The challenge for us at this moment is to maintain the same level, as we are facing one of the strongest competitors in the Qatari league. It’s a challenge for us because they play well and have good players, but we also have a very strong team and excellent players. We will try to maintain the same level of focus and enthusiasm, and we will keep pushing for victory from the first minute until the end, as winning is the only result we are aiming for.”
He added: “My focus is on my team, but looking back at our last encounter with Al-Gharafa in the Amir Cup final, I believe we could have offered a bit more than we did, and we could have achieved a better result. However, football doesn’t give second chances. Now, it’s a different match in the league. We are still at the beginning of the season, and this is not a life-or-death match, but it’s very important to continue fighting for our goal. Therefore, we will give our best, and that’s what I’m looking for—always competing at the top. These types of matches are the ones players enjoy, and everything is set for an exciting and entertaining game for the fans. We hope to secure the three points in this match.