(MENAFN- Gulf Times) 'Al Arabi need some points in the last two games so they will be looking to get a result. Our last two games are with teams involved with relegation fight, which will be a test for us, added the Danish coach.
Laudrup revealed he will be without two players for the Arabi game. 'I have not decided if we will make changes against Al Arabi with the Champions League in mind. Right now we have to focus on the game ahead. We will be without Tabata and Daniel Gomu against Al Arabi and that will be something we will have to cover, he said.
Al Arabi, on the other hand, are in danger of being pulled into a relegation dog-fight if they are unable to get a result from their final two games. Arabi boss Osvaldo Olivera said: 'It's a crucial game for the team, we have to win. It's been a short turnaround from the last match, so we are focused on the mental side of the game for our team. Al Rayyan are one of the best sides in Qatar and we need a result from the game.
'I came here to help the club, and I have done the best that I can. We now need to come together in these final games and do the very best for Al Arabi, because our situation is difficult, added the Brazilian coach.
In another match, Al Gharafa will take on El Jaish. The Cheetah's will be looking to avoid their third straight defeat after they lost to Sailiya and Umm Salal in the last two rounds. El Jaish, who have confirmed their Qatar Cup place, will be looking to erase the memory of a 5-1 defeat to Lekhwiya last week.
Gharafa caretaker boss Habib Sidiq said: 'We must learn from our mistakes and take this into our game against El Jaish, who are hurting after the defeat to Lekhwiya. They will be wanting to prove a point and we will have to be ready for this, added the Tunisian coach.
Jaish coach admitted that it's been tough preparing his side. 'We have had difficult time preparing for this match after a big loss. We have to finish the season on a high and we have tough games ahead against Al Sadd in the league and the semi-final of the Qatar Cup. The important thing is to get over the defeat.
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