Marcelo Balboa, the American soccer legend, expressed his concern about Simone Inzaghi's ability to implement his tactical ideas with Al Hilal before facing Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup, noting that the limited time represents a real obstacle.

Balboa clarified during his appearance on the "Dourina Gheer" program that Inzaghi will face significant difficulties in applying his plan against an attacking team like Real Madrid, especially since it will be his first match with the Saudi team.

Balboa pointed out that the option to rely on three defenders in Inzaghi's first appearance could complicate the match further, emphasizing that there will be a later opportunity to test his ideas, but opening against Real Madrid is considered a risk.

For his part, sports critic Ahmed Atif viewed that Al Hilal is going through a delicate transitional moment, where players must quickly adapt to the style of the new Italian coach, amidst the pressure of the first match against the European champion.

Atif confirmed that facing Real Madrid immediately after changing the coaching staff could lead to a state of instability within the team, indicating that facing a less powerful team initially would have given Al Hilal time to adapt.

Atif also spoke about the importance of Ali Al-Bulaihi's return to the starting lineup, explaining that the Italian coach relies on experienced defenders to play the ball out, making Al-Bulaihi an important option despite his fluctuating form recently.

Atif added that Al-Bulaihi is capable of regaining his form under Inzaghi's style, noting that his presence provides the defensive system with a technical balance that aligns with the new approach the coach aims to implement.