QSL Side El Jaish have begun preparations for their round 18 clash against Al Gharafa. The Soldiers returned to training last night, fresh from their qualification to the AFC Champions League after defeating Naft Tehran 2-0 on Tuesday evening.

The squad underwent light training drills under the watchful eye of head coach Sabri Lamouchi. The club also confirmed that influential Uzbeki winger Sardor Rashidov will be unavailable for the match, after suffering a back injury in the Naft tie.

El Jaish will be looking to continue their good form when they face Gharafa on Sunday the 14^th of Febuary at Al Sadd Stadium, K.O at 16:45.