Al-Hilal is preparing to face Al-Khulood in the 22nd round of the Saudi Roshen League, in a match that holds great importance for the leader who is seeking to reduce the gap with the top-ranked Al-Ittihad.

The anticipated match will kick off on Tuesday at 5:30 PM Cairo time and 6:30 PM Mecca time, as Al-Hilal aims to collect three points and continue to pressure the leader.

Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus will miss three key players in his lineup, which may affect the team's performance in the tough match. The following players are absent:

Yasser Al-Shahrani: due to an injury he sustained recently.

Renan Lodi: due to muscular issues that require rest.

Alexander Mitrovic: although he has recovered from injury and returned to team training, he has not yet reached full fitness.

Al-Hilal is currently in second place in the league, 8 points behind the top-ranked Al-Ittihad, making winning this match essential to maintain their chances in the title race.

Al-Hilal will face a significant challenge in compensating for the impactful absences, as the coach needs to devise an alternative plan that ensures control of the match and achieving victory, especially with the impressive performance that Al-Khulood has been showing in recent matches.