Sports critic Abdul Rahman Al-Amir praised Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, affirming that he is an excellent choice in the Saudi national team's lineup to face Japan in the World Cup qualifiers.

Al-Amir believes that Al-Shanqeeti possesses great abilities as a right-back, making him the ideal substitute to compensate for the absence of Saud Abdulhamid.

He confirmed during his talk on the program "Dourina Ghair" that the player will be a fierce competitor against Japan, thanks to his speed and strong defensive capabilities.

He pointed out that Al-Shanqeeti needs to develop his final touch in front of the goal to become more effective offensively during crucial matches.

The Saudi national team relies on the full-backs to support the attack, which makes improving the finishing of attacks an important factor in Al-Shanqeeti's performance.