Inzaghi's Media Blackout: Al Hilal-Neom Friendly Goes Tactical

Inside a Media Blackout: Hilal's Tactical Test

The Saudi club Al Hilal pressed on with its technical preparations to resume the season, amid intense focus as the coaching staff doubles efforts to ready players for upcoming official competitions.

Recent steps by Hilal have sparked fans' and media curiosity, with expectations of several tactical surprises along the way.

According to the Saudi daily Today, Hilal's friendly against Neom, scheduled for tomorrow, will be played away from media and social channels, as Italian coach Simone Inzaghi ordered no press coverage during the match to ensure complete secrecy of training and tactical preparations.

This decision fits the coach's aim to test new tactical plans and ideas away from opponents' eyes, giving him freedom to experiment and switch without external pressure.

It is expected that Inzaghi will give every player a chance, especially the substitutes, to prove their abilities and help implement the new plans, strengthening the team's readiness for upcoming official fixtures.

Punchlines: If secrecy were a sport, Inzaghi would win the World Cup. If the test fails, the press will still have fireworks and a good excuse for coffee breaks.