Doha: Umm Salal coach Patrice Carteron and Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorge spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 10 match scheduled on Saturday. "I do not want my players to enter the match under any pressure. We have to give our best, but without burdening ourselves with extra pressure because of what happened previously," Umm Salal coach said.

According to Qatar News Agency, Umm Salal will approach the match with a spirit of challenge and determination. The team is capable of performing strongly if it maintains its focus and team spirit. "We have worked as one team with high spirit, and this has made us stronger and more organized. I am confident that our performance is improving, and the players are ready to deliver a good performance against Al Rayyan," said Carteron.

For his part, Al Rayyan coach said: "This is another match to build on our success after achieving a fantastic victory and a great result in the last game. This match will be crucial for maintaining our momentum to secure three points and compete for the top spot in the league standings, a position Al Rayyan deserve."

He added: "Of course, all breaks affect the team's consistency. We just need to focus on ourselves, maintain our current level and deliver our best performance. We know there are no easy matches in the league; we have had some disappointing results, but we are preparing for this game with the same enthusiasm and focus. And of course, we need more support from our fans."

"I know that sometimes it is difficult to be with the team, but when this kind of enthusiasm is present, you have to be there for the team. For us, especially the players, we need the fans' support and the feeling of excitement on the pitch. I hope to see them in the stadium to push us to give our best and secure the three points," said Artur Jorge.