The Al-Qadisiyah first team football squad departed this morning, Friday, for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to hold a short overseas training camp during the current break in domestic competitions. This camp is part of the coaching staff's plan to improve the players' physical and technical readiness and ensure they maintain their match fitness before returning to the Saudi Professional League.
The team's coaching staff has devised an intensive program for the training camp, including two challenging friendly matches to assess the players' performance and implement tactical strategies. The team will play its first match against the Emirati side Khorfakkan on December 9th, and will conclude its series of friendlies against Al Dhafra on December 12th. The delegation is scheduled to return to the Kingdom on the same day as the final match.
Preparations for the highly anticipated Eastern Province derby
This training camp is doubly important as it precedes a high-stakes match awaiting the team upon their return. Al-Qadisiyah will host their neighbor and traditional rival, Al-Ettifaq, on Friday, December 19th. This match is part of the tenth round of the Roshan League and is considered the "Eastern Province Derby," a match with a special character and a large following in the region. Therefore, the psychological and physical preparation during the Dubai camp will be a crucial factor in determining the outcome of the encounter.
Golden Square ambitions and fierce competition
Al-Qadisiyah Club is experiencing a period of technical and administrative stability this season, which has positively impacted its league results. The team currently occupies fifth place in the standings of the current Roshan League with 17 points. Through this training camp, Al-Qadisiyah aims to close the gap with the leading teams, as they are only two points behind Al-Ahli Club in fourth place.
The current Saudi League season is witnessing unprecedented competition due to clubs attracting international stars, making every point crucial in the race for Asian Champions League qualification. Al-Qadisiyah aims to utilize the break to address the errors that surfaced in the first nine rounds and strengthen its key players to remain in contention for top positions, especially given the team's talented squad capable of making a difference in crucial matches.
