Informed sources have confirmed the readiness of Turkish international defender Merih Demiral to participate with Al-Ahli in the upcoming match against Al-Ittihad, which is part of the eighth round of the Roshn Saudi League, scheduled to take place next Saturday at the Al-Inma Stadium.

Sources clarified that Demiral's absence from his team's recent match against Al Sadd of Qatar was not due to a serious injury, but rather a slight increase in his temperature, which led the German coach Matthias Jaissle to keep him on the bench.

Al-Ahly is preparing to play the Western Derby with a fully equipped lineup, as all of its foreign professionals are in top technical and physical condition. Yaislah will finalize the identity of the eight foreign players he will rely on for the match during the final training session on Friday.

On the other hand, the fans of both clubs are experiencing a great sense of excitement ahead of the anticipated showdown, especially after the announcement that the unified tickets for the derby match sold out 72 hours before the event.

The WeBook platform, the official ticket sales entity for sporting events in Saudi Arabia, revealed that the high demand for the match has led to the sale of all general admission tickets, while premium, gold, and silver tickets are still available for those wishing to attend the event.

Demiral's appearance in the upcoming match is expected to provide a strong boost to Al-Ahli's defense in what is anticipated to be a highly competitive game, marking one of the most significant encounters of the season between the two giants of the Red Sea.