Inzaghi surprises his new defender Pablo Marí before the Neom match
Friday 16-01-2026
Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, manager of Al Hilal, announced a surprising decision to include Spanish defender Pablo Marí in the starting lineup against Neom in the sixteenth round of the Roshn Saudi League.

It is worth mentioning that Marí recently joined Al-Zaeem and participated for a limited time during the Riyadh Derby against Al-Nassr, which ended with Al-Hilal winning 3-0.

Inzaghi's decision comes to strengthen the team's defense ahead of the match against Neom next Sunday evening, as the team aims to maintain its lead in the Saudi league.

Al Hilal leads the league table by a 7-point margin over their closest rivals, highlighting the importance of preparing the team with the best lineup to continue their winning streak.

The Spanish defender had demonstrated his technical and physical readiness, which prompted Inzaghi to give him a starting opportunity despite his recent arrival to the blue team.

Al Hilal is expected to rely on Marí to strengthen the defense against Neom in a match where the team aims to confirm its dominance and maintain its position at the top of the standings.

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