Preparations for the upcoming Riyadh derby between Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal SFC witnessed worrying developments before the expected confrontation in the thirty-second round of the Saudi Roshan League, after it was confirmed that a number of influential elements were absent from the anticipated match.
Al Nassr FC received a strong blow after it was confirmed that Ali Al Hassan and Angelo Gabriel were absent due to injury, which confused the technical staff’s calculations before one of the most important matches. The season.
Coach Jorge Jesus is working on preparing suitable alternatives to compensate for the absences, in light of the importance of the confrontation that may play a decisive role in the struggle for the lead, especially since Al-Nassr’s victory will give it a great advantage in the title race.
Al Nassr FC enters the match with the aim of achieving victory and continuing its positive results during the crucial stages of the season, in addition to strengthening its position at the top of the table.
On the other hand, Al Hilal SFC’s conditions were not better, after it was confirmed that they were absent. Hamad Al-Yami suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament injury, in addition to the absence of Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly due to a lack of complete physical readiness.
It is expected that Al-Hilal’s technical staff will make several forced adjustments to the starting lineup, as Yusuf Akçiçek is expected to replace Koulibaly’s absence, while Moteb Al-Harbi will replace Al-Yami.
Al Hilal SFC enters the confrontation with great ambitions. To snatch the lead from its traditional rival, in light of the intense competition and the closeness of points between the two teams before the final rounds of the Saudi Roshan League.