The German Matthias Jaissle, head coach of the Saudi club Al-Ahli, is considering excluding the Belgian Mateo Dams from today's match against Al-Qadsiah, part of the quarter-finals of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, in a decision related to the available foreign player options.

Reports from Al-Riyadiyah newspaper indicate that Dams is now the most likely to be excluded from the list of foreign players, due to Al-Ahli's commitment to the rule of having only 10 foreign players in cup matches, with all available players ready for the coach.

Al Ahly's roster includes a wide range of professional players such as Édouard Mendy, Merih Demiral, Galeno, Roger Ibanez, Matheus Gonçalves, Franck Kessié, Enzo Millot, Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, Mateo Dams, and Valentin Atangana, which forces Jaissle to make difficult decisions.

The German coach tends to specifically exclude Dams due to an abundance of options in attacking and playmaking positions, while relying more on other players who better fit the team's style in crucial matches.

Al-Ahli completed their preparations for the match with a light training session held at the club's stadium in Jeddah, during which Jaissle focused on the final tactical aspects ahead of the anticipated encounter against Al-Qadsiah.

Al Ahly enters the match with high morale following their recent 2-1 victory over Al-Qadsiah in the ninth round of the Roshn League, giving them an extra boost to assert their dominance in today's encounter.

All eyes remain focused on the final lineup that Jaissle will choose, to see whether Dams will stay out of the plans or if the coach will change his decision before the starting whistle.