QSL club officials meet medical experts

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Monday, February 8th 2016 12:28 AM

DOHA: Officials representing Qatar Stars League (QSL) sides met with medical experts in a meeting organised to talk fitness of players part of the national squads. A team of doctors - who look into sports injuries - met with QSL officials to inform of fitness levels the national level players must adhere to. The meeting was arranged as Qatar prepares for the next stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches set to resume in March. Qatar, coached by Daniel Carreno, are unbeaten in 6 group C qualifying matches. The Group C includes Hong Kong, China PR, Maldives and Bhutan. "The players must be fit at all times and in case a player suffers an injury, he should get the best of treatment and rehab facilities. That's why we called this meeting," a QFA official said on Sunday. The coordination meeting on Sunday was welcomed by QSL officials who said the point of national team players attaining full fitness will be closely monitored. "In case a player gets injured, the concerned parties at the relevant club and national team coach and backroom staff will be immediately notified," a QFA official said. It was unanimously agreed to send the injured players to Aspetar for treatment and rehab work. Aspetar features centres of excellence for sports medicine, sports science, orthopedics and rehabilitation.