Despite the confidence of the Union Club management in the quality of the foreign names within its squad, the recent losses in the preparatory camp have prompted them to seriously consider adding young elements, especially a player under the age of 21 after the Super Cup match.

According to journalist Majid Houd, there is a trend within the club to expand options, including signing an additional player to support the squad participating in the AFC Champions League, within a budget approved by the CEO.

In this context, sporting director Ramon Planes is working to bring in young local talents, including Mohammed Hazzazi, Mohammed Barnawi, and Adnan Al-Bushri, in addition to renewing the contract of Sharhaily, while Al-Absi is close to signing with the team.

The three friendly losses against Fenerbahçe, Vitoria Guimarães, and Fulham revealed much, most notably the necessity to leave behind the euphoria of the domestic double and prepare for a more complex and challenging season on all technical and physical fronts.

These defeats also confirmed to the club's management that relying on past glories is no longer sufficient, and there is an urgent need to reinforce the team, particularly in the attacking and defensive lines, after the Union scored only 3 goals and conceded 11 during the friendlies.

Despite the negative results, the team benefited from the experience of playing against three different football schools, which is considered an important tactical gain that will enrich the players' experience as the new season begins.