QSL teams intensify preparations ahead of new season

Doha: Qatar Stars League clubs are intensifying their preparations for the 2025 2026 season, with a flurry of activity announced yesterday encompassin...

Doha: Qatar Stars League clubs are intensifying their preparations for the 2025-2026 season, with a flurry of activity announced yesterday encompassing key transfers, significant injury setbacks, and the commencement of European training camps.

Reigning league and cup champions Al Sadd confirmed yesterday that they will be without two key players for the start of their pre-season. Malian midfielder Mohamed Camara has sustained a pelvic injury and will travel to France for specialised medical assessment and treatment.

The club also announced that Mahdi Salem suffered a hamstring injury and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks.

The news came just as the team prepares to depart for its external training camp in Spain, scheduled from July 16 to August 4, where they will lay the groundwork to defend their domestic double.