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Al Sailiya coach Majdi Siddiq has stressed the importance of restoring confidence, fighting spirit and determination within the squad as his side prepares to face Al Shamal in Week 9 of the 2026-2027 Doha Bank Stars League.
Speaking to the media ahead of the fixture, Siddiq highlighted the coaching staff's efforts to strengthen the team's mentality and improve its overall performance through focused training sessions.
“The team is looking to regain its confidence, fighting spirit and determination, qualities that the coaching staff have been working to instil during training sessions with the goal of delivering a strong performance and achieving a positive result,” said Siddiq.
He emphasised that the current stage of the season demands greater concentration, unity and commitment from every player, with preparations focusing on both physical and technical readiness as well as mental strength.
“The current phase requires greater focus and teamwork. The coaching staff are committed to ensuring the players are optimally prepared, both technically and physically, while also strengthening their mental state to help them perform at their best on the pitch,” he added.
Al Sailiya player Mohab Eissa echoed his coach's sentiments, underlining the squad's determination to translate its recent hard work in training into a strong performance against Al Shamal.
“The players fully grasp the significance of the match and are eager to deliver a powerful performance that reflects the hard work put in during recent training sessions. The squad will give their all to secure the result the team is aiming for,” said Eissa.
With confidence and team spirit among the key priorities, Al Sailiya will be looking to turn their preparations into a positive result against Al Shamal as they seek to strengthen their position in the Doha Bank Stars League.