In a move aimed at reshaping the team, German coach Matthias Yaisleh has requested the management of Al-Ahli Saudi Club to part ways with four of the team's most prominent players and replace them with new names.

Despite his brilliance in the Asian championship, Yaisleh has placed Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino on the list of departures, citing his fluctuating overall performance, having scored 21 goals and provided 17 assists in 65 matches.

Ivorian Franck Kessie did not escape the chopping block of technical evaluation, as the coach pointed out his decline in performance during the last season, in which he scored four goals and assisted five, compared to his strong performance in his first season.

As for Brazilian Alexander, his repeated absences due to injuries were a major reason behind the request for his departure, especially after participating in only 17 matches and managing to provide just one assist throughout the season.

Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin, who left for Fenerbahçe at the beginning of the season, did not provide the expected contribution, scoring four goals and assisting five in 31 matches, which prompted Yaisleh to demand a world-class replacement in his position.