Doha: Al Arabi's coach Pablo Amo Aguado stressed on Thursday the importance of his team's match against Umm Salal on Friday in the third round of the Qatar Stars League (Doha Bank Stars League). Aguado said in the pre-match press conference that his team knows the start was below expectations, with a draw against Al Wakrah and a loss to Al Gharafa. He stressed the need to bounce back with focus, discipline, and determination to achieve the desired result on Friday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Aguado said his players aim to win not only to improve results but also to regain confidence and fans' trust, viewing the home match at Al Thumama Stadium as a chance to secure three points.

For his part, Umm Salal coach Patrice Carteron affirmed his team's readiness to face Al Arabi, noting that the recent victory over Al Shahaniya had a very positive impact on the team both mentally and morally. Carteron said his team takes a steady approach to each match, noting the win over Al Shahaniya boosted morale after the opening loss to Al Gharafa and gave his players confidence as they target another victory against Al Arabi.

He added that preparations for Al Arabi match went well, expressing confidence in his team's ability to deliver their best performance thanks to the collective spirit that characterizes the group, which is fully ready to work hard for victory. The French coach stressed the importance of fighting spirit, saying his team will play with determination as in previous games, hoping to delight fans, encourage their attendance, and regain their support.