Sports analyst Bandar Al-Ruzaihan sparked controversy regarding the future of star Ali Bulehi with Al Hilal, confirming that his career within the club's walls may be coming to an end.

Al-Ruzaihan clarified that Bulehi is no longer delivering the expected level of performance, pointing out that his advancing age has begun to clearly reflect on his output on the pitch.

He emphasized that the new tactical approach that coach Simone Inzaghi intends to implement requires defenders with precise technical characteristics such as quick transitions and building attacks from the back.

He noted that the current requirements for a center-back, primarily excelling in aerial duels and quick recovery, do not sufficiently match the player's capabilities.

Al-Ruzaihan concluded his statements by suggesting that the coaching staff may have already begun to gradually exclude Bulehi from their plans, in preparation for a new phase in Al Hilal's defense.