No Room for Surprises: Jaissle Rolls Out All Cards in Al Ahli's Showdown with Al Fateh
26 December 2025
Match Context
The technical staff of Al Ahli Jeddah, led by German coach Matthias Jaissle, has named the squad to face Al Fateh in a Friday night clash, the tenth round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
Al Ahli seek to extend their positive run and strengthen their position in the standings, while Al Fateh hope to exploit home support to arrest their slide for a potential win.
Al Ahli sit fourth with 19 points after a strong start this season, while Al Fateh sit near the bottom with five points and are determined to pull themselves up the table.
The match is a meaningful test for both sides at this stage, as Al Ahli seek to maintain the fight at the top, and Al Fateh aim to regain confidence for players and supporters.
No major surprises in the lineup for the 'Raqi' this time, with Jaissle wary of a slip and three key players missing: Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy, and Franck Kessié.
Starting XI
Al Ahli Jeddah’s XI was announced as follows: Goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al-Sanabi; Defence Ali Majrashi, Roger Ibanez, Merih Demiral, Matteo Dams; Midfield Valentin Atangana, Enzo Milot, Matheus Gonçalves; Attack Firas Al-Breikan, Wenderson Galeno, Ivan Toni.
Punchline 1: If football were a spreadsheet, this match would be in turbo mode.
Punchline 2: Scoring goals is cheaper than therapy—and yes, the referee can bill as an indispensable consultant.
