Doha: Al Ahli coach Borja Jimenez and Lusail assistant coach Ashkan Dejagah spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 2 match, slated for Friday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Ahli Coach Borja Jimenez stated that he views the match with utmost importance due to its significant impact on the team's morale and their continued good performance. Jimenez acknowledged that the team did not play badly against Al Sadd despite the loss, but certain circumstances prevented them from achieving the desired result. He emphasized that he has been working on addressing the team's mistakes and improving their performance in order to win against Lusail. He reassured fans that Al Ahli will play with full seriousness to secure the points.

Lusail assistant coach Ashkan Dejagah expressed that the team is preparing well for the upcoming Al Ahli match and will be psychologically and physically ready for this encounter. He noted that the team performed well in the previous match despite losing 0-1 against a strong team like Al Rayyan. Dejagah highlighted that the results of the first round of the Doha Bank Stars League demonstrated the strong and close competition in the league. He stated that the team understands the importance of being fully prepared for a tough match against Al Ahli.