Al Khor coach Adel Sellimi spoke to the media ahead of their QNB Stars League Week 1 match against Al Arabi.

“We are ready to take on Al Arabi. We had successful preparations during the pre-season camp in the Netherlands, where the new players combined well with team-mates.

“Our professional player quota is now complete. We have bolstered the squad by replacing Brazilian midfielder Madson with Iraqi medio Ahmed Yasin. Another Iraqi player Rebin Sulaka, Brazil’s Diego Costa and Gabon’s Ulysse Nadong are also on our roster.

“We are not worried about playing in the hot weather as the matches will be played in air-conditioned venues,” said Sellimi.

Al Khor captain Nayef Al Breiki said, “All our players are determined to provide a good display. Most of the clubs have strengthened their ranks, so we have to be focused on achieving victories.”