Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorge emphasized the importance of Amir Cup championship, stating during the press conference held on the sidelines of the Round of 16 matches of the tournament: “This championship is very important for us. We have reached the end of the season with only two weeks left. In this tournament, we will try to make history. Al Rayyan has won the championship six times before, and we want to put our names in the history of Al Rayyan. We have three matches to reach the final of the tournament, and we must approach each match with the same enthusiasm, regardless of the opponent, and try to give our best.”
He added: “We will play our first match in the tournament against Lusail. They are a team that possesses a group of young players, and they will also give their best. Therefore, we must be prepared, with the same enthusiasm and respect for everyone, in order to achieve victory.”
He continued: “Cups always hold surprises, not only in Qatar but in any tournament in the world. We must be prepared, and it is very important for everyone to know the path to winning this championship because small details are very important in this tournament for preparing for matches. As for me, I have great respect for the opponent we will play against in this type of match. We have 90 minutes to fight, and we must deliver the same performance against all opponents, regardless of their levels.”