Two Tweaks, One Target: Al Ahli’s lineup shake-up for Al Khaleej clash

Lineup Tweaks for the Clash

Saudi Pro League leaders Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle named two changes for the home clash with Al Khaleej, seeking to keep their winning run rolling.

In a welcome return, Brazilian defender Roger Ibanez resumes a starting spot in central defense after a suspension, taking over from Mohammed Bakr.

Firas Al-Breikan also earns a start, coming in for Enzo Miu to add urgency to the attack.

Starting XI Highlights

Al Ahli’s lineup features Abdulrahman Al-Saibi in goal, a back line of Ali Majrashi, Roger Ibanez, Merih Demiral and Zakaria Hosawi, a midfield trio of Franck Kessi, Valentin Atangana and Firas Al-Breikan, and a front three of Riyad Mahrez, Wenderson Galino and Evan Tony.

Al Khaleej’s plan, unveiled by coach Giorgios Donis, includes Maurice in goal and a back four of Rebotsho, Shinkfeld, Khabrati and Al Hamshal, with Cornelis, Kanaba and Hamzi in midfield and Fernandez, Masouras and King leading the attack.

Note: The lineup details reflect the source and rely on transliterations of Arabic names.

Aim small, miss small—these tweaks are Jaissle’s precise headshot on the opposition.

If football were a sniper range, today’s substitutions are the kind of joke that actually lands: boom, the ball’s in.