The German coach Matthias Jaissle has decided to exclude the English striker Ivan Toney from the starting lineup of Al Ahly for the upcoming matches, in a shocking move for the goal scorer who is linked with a potential departure in January.

The Saudi newspaper "Al-Yawm" confirmed that Yaisleh will rely on Firas Al-Buraikan as the main striker, while Toni will only be an alternative option, which represents a surprising adjustment in the team's offensive plans.

This step comes alongside reports of interest from English clubs in acquiring Toney's services on loan during the upcoming winter transfer window, which could increase the likelihood of his departure from Al Ahly.

Ivan Toney has contributed to Al Ahly this season in 15 matches across all competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists, which reflects his importance in the attacking line despite currently being a backup option.

Tony missed the recent Jeddah derby match against Al-Ittihad, which ended with Al-Ahli winning by a single goal, as part of the eighth round of the Roshen Saudi League. This raised questions about his status with the team.

This decision comes in the context of the German coach restructuring the team's attacking plan, focusing on preparing alternative players and studying the best options ahead of the upcoming transfer window to ensure continued competition for titles.