Al Ahly received a painful blow after it was confirmed that Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will miss the upcoming match against Qatari Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. This absence is due to Mendy's injury to the adductor muscle, forcing the team to look for a suitable replacement to guard the goal.

With Mendy out of the lineup, German coach Matthias Jaissle will rely on goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al-Sanabi, who came on as a substitute in the recent league match against Al Khaleej. Despite getting a valuable opportunity, he conceded two goals immediately after coming on, raising questions about his readiness.

Al Ahly faces a real challenge, as Al-Sanabi needs to prove his ability to handle the pressure in a crucial Asian encounter. The fans are aware that Mendy's absence poses a risk, but hopes are pinned on the substitute goalkeeper's performance.

Coach Jaissle understands the importance of maintaining defensive balance to compensate for the absence of the first-choice goalkeeper. The decision to field Al-Sanabi or seek other solutions will be crucial for the team's journey in the tournament.

Will Al Ahly succeed in overcoming this obstacle, or will Mendy's absence affect their chances of achieving victory? The answer will be revealed in the upcoming match.