Castillas confirms Al-Qadsiah's readiness to face Al-Gharafa and emphasizes the importance of teamwork

Al Qadsiah have announced their readiness for the upcoming clash against Al-Gharafa, with manager Brendan Rodgers and goalkeeper Koen Casteels emphasizing the importance of focus and teamwork to achieve victory.

Al Qadsiah visit Al-Gharafa on Monday evening at the Thani bin Jassim Stadium in Al Rayyan, in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League Elite Western Zone for the 2026-2027 season.

Rodgers stated during the press conference that he is happy to be in Doha, confirming that the AFC Champions League Elite represents an opportunity to compete against strong and distinguished teams, and that his team is ready to take on the challenge despite the limited time allocated for recovery and preparation.

Al-Qadsiah's coach pointed out that his team delivered a fantastic match against Al Riyadh and achieved a resounding victory of 6-0, but he emphasized that that encounter is now in the past, and the focus is now on the upcoming match against Al-Gharafa.

Rodgers has dismissed the possibility of his players being affected by overconfidence after the six-goal haul, insisting that he always reminds them of the need to continue winning and not to dwell on the result of any previous match.

Kuwaiti goalkeeper Kwin Castells has stated that Al Qadsia has utilized the recent period to regain fitness and readiness, explaining that achieving the desired result requires significant focus and collective commitment on the pitch.

Castilles added that he is constantly working to improve his level and maintain his focus by putting in extra effort in training, emphasizing his readiness to deliver his best performance and contribute to protecting Al-Qadsiah's goal against Al-Gharafa.