Lineup Spotlight: Salem Al-Dosari Returns as Al Hilal Host Al Hazm in Saudi Pro League Showdown
8 January 2026
Lineups and Stakes
Italian coach Simone Inzaghi named Al Hilal lineup for tonight clash with Al Hazm in the 14th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025 2026 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
Salem Al Dosri returns from a pelvic injury to bolster the attack. Yassine Bono is unavailable, so Mohammed Al Rubai starts in goal to cover the Moroccan goalkeeper absence. Theo Hernandez is suspended and out, while Darwin Nunez sits on the bench.
Starting XI for Al Hilal includes goalkeeper Mohammed Al Rubai; defence Hamad Al Yami, Hassan Tambakti with other defenders also in the lineup; midfield Mohammed Kanno Sergej Savic Robin Neves; attack Malcolm Filipe, Salem Al Dosri, Marcus Leonardo.
The table top holders sit on 32 points with an unbeaten run, while Al Hazm occupy 11th place with 13 points ahead of the game.
Kingdom Arena hosts this Saudi Pro League clash as the two sides prepare to lock horns in Riyadh.
Punchline time: If strategy were a dessert, Inzaghi brings tiramisu to a midfield duel and hopes the layers hold. And if football were about snacks, tonight’s lineup would be the perfect balanced snack—tasty with a hint of drama.
