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Qatar vs. Uzbekistan: Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups
Preview
Qatar will face Uzbekistan in a friendly match on October 12, 2023, at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Both teams will be looking to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Asian Cup, which will be held in China from June 16 to July 16, 2023.
Qatar, who are the reigning Asian champions, will be looking to continue their good form after winning the 2022 Gulf Cup of Nations. The Maroons have won their last three matches, including a 2-0 victory over Albania in a friendly match on September 26, 2023.
Uzbekistan, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to South Korea in a friendly match on September 23, 2023. The White Wolves have won just one of their last five matches, and they will be looking to improve their form ahead of the Asian Cup.
Team News
Qatar
Qatar will be without the services of injured duo Akram Afif and Almoez Ali. Afif is struggling with a muscle injury, while Ali is recovering from a knee injury.
However, coach Felix Sanchez has a number of other talented players to call upon, including Hassan Al-Haydos, Karim Boudiaf, and Pedro Miguel.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan will also be without a number of key players, including Odil Ahmedov, Eldor Shomurodov, and Jaloliddin Masharipov. Ahmedov and Shomurodov are both injured, while Masharipov is suspended.
However, coach Srecko Katanec has a number of other talented players to call upon, including Oybek Azizov, Ikromjon Alibaev, and Azizbek Turgunboev.
