Olaroiu talked about his team's preparations for the match, which he expects to be a tight contest. He stated that Sharjah is keen to win after losing the AFC Champions League.
"We know that Shabab Al Ahli is a strong team," Olaroiu added. "We need to be at our best to get a result." The Romanian coach also acknowledged that some crucial players are still out of the lineup.
Goalkeeper Adel Al Hosani of the club agreed with his coach that the match would be challenging.
"I expect a tough match from both teams," stated Al Hosani. "We need to be ready for anything."
The match will take place at Sharjah Stadium on Friday.