<p>Al Markhiya coach Yousef Adam spoke to the media ahead of their QNB Stars League Week 16 match against Al Kharaitiyat.</p><p>“This is a crucial game for us as it is high time we performed to our full potential and earned some points. Or else, our position will be difficult.</p><p>“Both teams are under pressure and in a similar situation, staring at relegation. I hope my players are ready to wage an important battle and will rise to the occasion by collecting full points against Al Kharaitiyat.</p><p>“We badly need a victory to help ourselves stay in good shape. It will do a world of good for our players’ morale. Our performance does not reflect on our results. We deserved to earn more points than what we have.</p><p>“But I am not frustrated with it. Rather, it will help the side in future.</p><p>“I don’t care about the absent players in the rivals’ line-up (referring to Al Kharaitiyat’s ace striker Rachid Tiberkanine and Ahmed Sufiyan). I am focusing on our players. We will miss the services of Bilal Mohammed, Medhat Mustafa and Musaab Mahmoud,” said Yousef.</p>