Algerian player Riyad Mahrez, who plays for Al-Ahli Saudi FC, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming friendly match against the Saudi national team, emphasizing that the game will have a special significance as he faces his teammates from Al-Ahli.

It is noted that the Saudi national team is preparing to host their Algerian counterparts next Tuesday in a friendly match at the Al-Inma Stadium.

Mahrez said in press statements: "Facing my Al-Ahli teammates Ali Majrashi, Firas Al-Buraikan, Saleh Abu Shammas, and Ziyad Al-Juhani will give the match a different character."

Riyad Mahrez added in his statement: "They are my friends, and we will work together to deliver an enjoyable match."

The Al-Ahly winger emphasized: "It is important to raise the level of preparations ahead of the match, which I expect to be more difficult than the game against Zimbabwe, which ended with Algeria winning 3-1."

He concluded: "We are expecting a very different and challenging match, with a different style of play. The Saudi team is stronger, and we must be up to the real test."