The German Matthias Jaissle, coach of Al-Ahli, continues his cautious approach before the match against Al-Ettifaq, refusing to reveal solutions to compensate for the significant absences in the upcoming match in the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Ahli team is preparing to face Al-Ettifaq next Wednesday at the Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, as part of the 18th round of the competition.

Yaisleh spoke during the introductory press conference, confirming that the positive performance of the foreign players gives him a sense of reassurance, noting that the selection of the lineup depends on physical, tactical, and mental aspects.

The Al-Ahli coach explained that the team will miss the services of Zakaria Hawsawi and Ali Majrashi, refusing to delve into the details of the lineup to avoid giving the Al-Ettifaq coach a chance to know his plans in advance.

Yaisleh hinted at the possibility of strengthening the squad in the upcoming period, noting that the winter transfer market is still open and may witness new deals to support the team.

The German coach confirmed the readiness of Brazilian Galeno for the match, explaining that the excellence of the foreign players gives him greater flexibility, while he needs more time to choose the eight most suitable foreign players for the encounter.

Yaisle concluded his statements by highlighting the importance of fan support, mentioning the need to rest Valentin Atangana, while Al-Ahli holds the second position in the Roshan League standings with 40 points.