Bur Dubai pride on line when Al Wasl meet Al Nasr, Omar Abdulrahman unlikely for Al Jazira in AGL match-week 3

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This clash at Zabeel Stadium has been given an extra dimension by the host’s permanent hiring of Salem Rabie as replacement for Romanian tactician Laurentiu Reghecampf. He has a long association with Thursday’s opponent, as player and technical staff, stretching back to the 1970s.

Both clubs last weekend claimed their first wins of 2020/21 in the Arabian Gulf League. Brazilian playmaker Ronaldo Mendes inspired Wasl’s 4-2 dismantling of Hatta and Nasr travelled back from Khor Fakkan with all three points, courtesy of substitute Habib Fardan’s solitary intervention.

“Winning in the derby is more important than the rest of the games,” said Blue Wave boss Krunoslav Jurcic. “We studied Al Wasl well and our constant ambition is to win, regardless of the competitor’s identity.”

This all-Dubai extravaganza headlines an intriguing match-week 3. The last two crowned champions, Al Ain and Sharjah, battle on Friday night, while Al Wahda’s credentials will be stress tested against cancelled 2019/20 pacesetters Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club.