<p>Umm Salal coach Talal El Karkouri spoke to the media ahead of their QNB Stars League Week 16 match against Al Khor.</p><p>“This is my first game in charge (he replaced Egyptian coach Mahmoud Jaber who parted ways with the club last week by mutual consent) and I need some time to settle down. But I have good connection with the players. I know 60 per cent of them, having been an assistant coach at this club.</p><p>“Al Khor are a side that can give a tough time to their rivals. I am only getting used to the playing style of our players and I intend to make some tactical corrections and plan to make changes in the starting line-up even though I am not here to change players just for the sake of doing it. All players will get opportunities to play.</p><p>“Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of our players. All teams have some weak points and there is nothing wrong in defending well. Not conceding goals is as important as scoring them. I hope to make the team fully ready for the Al Khor game,” said El Karkouri.</p>