The Saudi club Al-Shabab is currently seeking to manage the scheduling conflict of its upcoming match against Omani club Al-Nahda in the Gulf Club Cup, set for February 13, before their crucial league match against Al-Ahli.

The Youth Department took action by making direct contacts with officials of the Omani Al-Nahda Club to discuss the possibility of rescheduling the match, in an effort to reduce fixture congestion and ensure the team's technical readiness.

The Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah revealed that the vice president of Al-Nahda Club referred the request to change the date to the technical committee for review and to make an appropriate decision regarding approval or rejection.

The same newspaper clarified that the competitions committee of the Gulf Federation confirmed it does not interfere in changing match dates, leaving the ball in the clubs' court to reach a mutual agreement.

The Saudi Professional League Association, in coordination with the Saudi Federation, is working on finding solutions to reduce the pressure on the youth, especially given the difficulty of postponing Al-Ahli's match due to its connection to a continental commitment.

Al Ahli faces an important commitment against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai from the UAE in the eighth round of the AFC Champions League Elite, which complicates the chances of adjusting the league schedule during that period.

Al-Shabab Club is currently preparing for a tough match against Al-Ittihad tomorrow, Saturday, as part of the 11th round of the Saudi Professional League, in a new test of Al-Layth's ambitions this season.