Qatar SC coach Helio Sousa spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 16 match against Al Arabi.

“The last match against Al Sadd is a thing of the past and everyone is looking forward to a positive result in the next match against Al Arabi.

“We know that the match will not be easy, in fact it will be very difficult, but despite that, we are required to strive to achieve victory and get the three points.

“Al Arabi have players with high capabilities, but we also have distinguished players capable of achieving ambitions, and we must give everything possible in order to achieve victory.

“We are looking forward to compensate in the upcoming matches and collect maximum points. The team went through a good preparation period through recovery and usual training, and I hope the team will be in the best possible shape against Al Arabi.

“We have many injured players. Badr Bannoun was injured before the Al Sadd match, but he is now in good condition, while Abdullah Al Muftah is still not ready, and Ali Saoudi is yet absent. We will discuss the extent of the possible readiness of all players before the match.”

Qatar SC player Badr Benoun said, “The results in the second leg do not satisfy us so far, so we are looking forward to a better start in the next stage, starting with our next match against Al Arabi.

“Qatar SC are a big and good team, and everyone appreciates the responsibility. We hope to achieve victory and get three points against Al Arabi, even though it will be a difficult match in view of the fact that Al Arabi had lost their last match against Al Rayyan, but we are ready for the match and will give everything we can to achieve victory.”