Artur Jorge, coach of Al-Rayyan, confirmed that the team is ready to face Al-Sadd in the Qatar Clásico as part of the ninth round of the Doha Bank Stars League. During the press conference held on the sidelines of this match, he said: “We know that the matches against Al-Wakrah and Al-Sadd are extremely important, and the match against Al-Sadd will be a big one, as it is against the league champion and the best team in the league. Al-Rayyan will play in the same way, which is to confront the opponent with the aim of winning. This is my message to the players, and we are confident in achieving victory.”
He added: “We must play in the same style. As for Al-Sadd’s results before this match, results mean nothing in a big game like the matches between Al-Rayyan and Al-Sadd. Al-Sadd is one of the best teams in Qatar and they have good players. They will face a very good team, an ambitious team that is learning how to impose its style. In some matches, the team suffers, but with high concentration and confidence, it knows how to get the result.”
He continued: “I know that the club aspires to titles and championships, and these are the goals I always set. It is the same as my personal ambition, which is to win championships. That is why we signed a number of distinguished players. The new players need time to integrate, and with some time, the team will develop and achieve its ambitions, which is to aim for titles.”
The Portuguese coach confirmed that the administration did a great job during the past summer transfer period by supporting the team with a large number of distinguished players that the team needs, whether local players or professionals. The team has a lineup of distinguished players, stressing that this is not enough because the team needs a winning mentality. He promised the fans that the team will fight to win championships.
Al-Rayyan’s coach called on the fans to attend the Qatar Clásico in large numbers to cheer and support the team in this important match, and that the technical staff at Al-Rayyan club appreciates the role of the fans in the team.