QSL
Al Sadd will miss the services of captain Xavi Hernandez for one month as he sustained an injury during their QSL Cup Round 3 match against Al Sailiya that ended in a 3-3 draw last Friday.
According to Al Sadd club’s website, Xavi underwent a medical examination that confirmed a torn muscle on his right foot. The Spanish star is to undergo a rehabilitation programme for four weeks.
Meanwhile, Al Sadd’s South Korean midfielder Jung Woo-Young continued his recovery process from an ankle injury he suffered during their QNB Stars League Week 10 match against Al Ahli. He participated in warm-up exercises.
Al Sadd are preparing for their away match against Al Arabi, dubbed the Qatar Derby, in Week 13 of the QNB Stars League on 24th November.
Al Sadd resumed their training without players who are on international duty.
Al Sadd are second in the QNB Stars League standings with 23 points.