Al-Minaa Club enters its anticipated match against Karbala this evening amidst new challenges imposed by the sudden absences affecting the attacking line, following the confirmed absence of duo Hamid Al-Taie and Andrei Al-Sanati from the match, which may cast a shadow over the team's offensive performance in one of its toughest encounters in recent weeks.

According to sources close to the coaching staff, player Hamid Al-Taie sustained a bruise during the team's recent training sessions, which necessitated his exclusion from the starting lineup to ensure his safety. The medical staff has not yet definitively determined the nature of the injury, but initial indicators confirm that it is not serious, and Al-Taie will undergo more precise examinations in the coming hours to determine the potential duration of his absence.

On the other hand, player Andrei Al-Sanati, who is considered one of the key pillars in the team's offensive system, also suffered an injury during preparations, which led to his exclusion from the coach's plans for this round. Although no official statement has been issued regarding the nature of the injury, technical sources within the club hinted that Al-Sanati will not be available in the upcoming rounds.

These absences represent a painful blow to the coach, who was counting heavily on the synergy between Al-Sanati and Al-Taie to crack the opponent's defenses, especially given the rising performance the duo has shown in recent matches.

Despite these circumstances, hope remains pinned on the alternative players to prove themselves and perform at a level that meets the aspirations of Al-Safana fans, who are looking to achieve a positive result that strengthens the team's position in the standings and restores confidence to the group after previous setbacks.