Ruben Neves, Al Hilal's midfielder, is confirmed to be absent from his team's upcoming match against Al-Riyadh in the 18th round of the Saudi Roshn League, after receiving a yellow card against Al-Fayha.

The accumulation of yellow cards has automatically suspended Neves, which will cause Al Hilal to miss one of its key attacking midfield players in a crucial match for the league lead.

The absence of Neves comes after Al Hilal's 4-1 victory over Al Fayha, which strengthened their lead in the standings by seven points ahead of their closest competitor, Al Nassr.

Rúben Neves is considered a key player in Al Hilal's lineup, as he has directly contributed to creating and scoring goals this season, making his absence a significant technical impact on the team.

The Italian coach Simone Inzaghi will have to reorganize Al-Hilal's midfield, searching for alternatives capable of compensating for the absence of the Brazilian player in the upcoming match.

The Al-Hilal fans are eagerly awaiting to know the lineup the team will use for the Riyadh match, amid expectations of further tactical changes to compensate for the absence of Neves.