The outlines of the teams participating in the upcoming edition of the Saudi Super Cup are still not entirely clear, following Al-Hilal's sudden decision to withdraw from the tournament for technical and physical reasons.

Al-Zaeem's withdrawal has opened the door to numerous possibilities for compensating for its absence, as sources from Al-Riyadiyah newspaper indicate that Al-Ahli Club is the leading candidate to join in its place.

Al-Ahli finished the Roshan Professional League in fifth place, making it the closest option, especially since Al-Qadisiyah secured its spot in the Super Cup as the runner-up of the King's Cup, despite its fourth-place finish in the league.

Despite these circumstances, Al-Ahli's management has not yet received any official notification from the Saudi Football Federation regarding its participation in the tournament, leaving the situation hanging for the moment.

The tournament was scheduled to include four teams: Al-Ittihad as the league champion, Al-Hilal as the runner-up, Al-Nassr in third place, along with Al-Qadisiyah as the runner-up of the King's Cup.

With Al-Hilal out of the equation, Al-Ahli's participation emerges as a logical and balanced option technically, especially as the team aims to regain its strong presence in the local arena.