The absence of Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie from Al-Ahli's squad for their upcoming match against Al-Khulood, in the 32nd round of the Roshan Saudi Professional League, has been confirmed.

Kessie's absence from the match is due to the accumulation of warnings he received during his previous participations, which led to his official suspension for the next round.

With the absence of the Ivorian star, German coach Matthias Jaissle is set to rely on young player Ziad Al-Jahni to fill the midfield position and provide balance to the team.

Al-Ahli enters the upcoming confrontation looking to compensate for their recent defeat against Al-Shabab with a score of 3-1, a loss that has increased the pressure on the team in the league race.

The match will take place at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, and Al-Ahli hopes to achieve an important victory that enhances their chances of finishing the season in the top positions of the league standings.