QSL side Lekhwiya will have to dust themselves off following their 5-0 humbling at the hands of runaway leaders Al Rayyan when they face Umm Salal in the QSL match of the week for round 21.Djamel Belmadi’s side has a packed calendar in March with AFC Champions League commitments. The Algerian tactician will have to make the most of his squad when they take on a solid Umm Salal outfit on Sunday the 6th of March at Lekwiya stadium, KO at 20:15.
For Umm Salal, they will have to recover from their titanic 4-4 draw with would be top four rivals Al Gharafa. Head coach Bulent Uygun will be pleased with the fighting qualities of his side, who left it to the 82nd minute to seal a famous comeback. More frustrating for the Turkish tactician will be that his side let a two goal lead slip.
The away side will be looking for an improvement from stopper Baba Malick, if they are looking for a repeat of their tight 1-0 victory over Lekhwiya back in November. Salal should also welcome back prolific striker Yannick Sagbo who has been missing through injury. However winter signing Mounir El Hamdaoui grabbed a hat-trick last time out and could keep the big Ivorian out of the side.
As for Lekhwiya they have endured two defeats in a row in the AFC Champions League and QSL. Djamel Belmadi’s side has had a real trouble in front of goal in the last few matches; they will be counting on Youssef Msakni and Alain Dioko to be back to their goal scoring best.
Lekhwiya had never lost to Umm Salal in the league prior to November’s bad tempered affair, which saw defender Ahmed Yasser sent off. The Red Knights will be eager to readdress the balance on Sunday evening, whilst maintaining their top 4 place.
It promises to be a tight tactical battle when Lekhwiya take on Umm Salal on Sunday the 6th of March in the QSL match of the week for round 21.
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