Al Ahli coach Igor Biscan is preparing his team for their upcoming match against Al Rayyan in the Ooredoo Stars League. Currently, in second place in the standings, Al Ahli is looking to bounce back after their first defeat of the season against Al Duhail. With the league approaching its halfway mark, Biscan is determined to keep close pursuit of the table-toppers, Al Duhail.
Despite a win over Al Khor in their last game, Al Rayyan is still struggling in eighth place. Biscan acknowledges that Al Rayyan will be tough opponents, having played many matches in both the league and the AFC Champions League Elite. However, he remains confident in his team’s abilities to deliver a strong performance and return to the winning form.
Defender Amin Tihi emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes made in the loss to Al Duhail and turning them into positives. He expressed full confidence in the team’s ability to achieve a positive result in the upcoming match. The eighth round of the league kicks off with two simultaneous matches, with Umm Salal facing Al Khor and Al Shahania taking on Al Shamal.
Umm Salal, currently in seventh place, will aim to add to their 10 points after a loss to Al Gharafa in the previous round. Al Khor, on the other hand, is looking to climb from the bottom of the standings following their defeat to Al Rayyan. Al Shamal, led by Baghdad Bounedjah, will be brimming with confidence after a convincing 5-2 win over Al Arabi. They are currently in sixth place with 10 points.
In the upcoming match against Al Rayyan, Al Ahli will focus on winning and securing the crucial points to stay in the race for the top spot. Biscan is determined to lead his team to victory and believes that they will show significant improvement in their performance. With the league heating up, every point will be crucial in the race for the title, and Al Ahli is eager to make their mark.