French coach Hervé Renard, head of the Saudi national team, acknowledged making extensive changes to the "Falcons" lineup ahead of their match against Morocco on Monday evening, as part of the third round of Group B in the Arab Cup held in Qatar.

The Saudi national team is preparing to play the match at Lusail Stadium, having officially secured their qualification to the tournament's quarterfinals, which prompted the French coach to reconsider his tactical options for the game.

Al Ekhbariya channel confirmed that Renard will rely on the rotation principle against Morocco, taking advantage of having secured qualification to give the main players a chance to rest before the upcoming decisive stages.

The report explained that several players who participated in the matches against Oman and the Comoros will be excluded from the starting lineup, while reserve players will be given the opportunity to test their readiness in a highly competitive environment.

Renard returns to lead Saudi Arabia from the technical bench after missing the previous round against the Comoros Islands, due to his attendance at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington, which coincided with the match time.

The Saudi national team secured the first spot in the quarterfinals after defeating the Comoros Islands 3-1, topping the group with 6 points, following their important opening victory against Oman 2-1.

The standings of Group B are as follows: Saudi Arabia with 6 points, Morocco with 4 points, Oman with 1 point, and Comoros with no points, making the upcoming match an opportunity to determine the final leader.