Italian coach Luigi Di Biagio, head of the Saudi Arabia U23 national team, has finalized his decision regarding the squad for the Asian Cup and has decided to exclude Al-Nassr midfielder Abdulmalik Al-Jaber from the current camp.

According to press sources, Di Biagio's decision came after a comprehensive assessment of the player's physical condition, with examinations revealing that he was not fit to participate in the continental tournament.

The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" reported that the coaching staff relied on precise field tests, which showed that Abdulmalik Al-Jaber is unable to participate in the Asian Cup competitions at this time.

The Saudi Olympic team is competing in the AFC U-23 Championship in Group A, which includes the teams of Vietnam, Jordan, and Kyrgyzstan.

The Olympic Green team will begin its journey in the tournament by facing the Kyrgyzstan national team next Tuesday at the stadium in the city of Jeddah.

The coaching staff announced the Saudi Under-23 national team roster for the tournament, which included a number of prominent young players, in preparation to compete for the continental title.

The Saudi national team hopes to deliver strong performances during the tournament held in Riyadh and Jeddah, and to compete for top positions despite the absences that have affected the squad.