Get to Know Al-Hilal's Foreign Players Against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Monday 09-02-2026
Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Al Hilal Club, relied on a squad that includes 10 foreign players in preparation for facing Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in the seventh round of the group stage of the AFC Champions League for the elite.

Inzaghi's selections included all the foreign professionals in Al Hilal's ranks, except for the trio of Marcos Leonardo, Karim Benzema, and Kalidou Koulibaly, as the exclusion decisions were made for various technical and physical reasons.

The Italian coach aims to make noticeable changes to Al-Hilal's lineup in the upcoming match to give several players a chance while maintaining technical balance on the field.

This step comes as part of the coaching staff's efforts to manage the players' physical exertion, especially with the pressure of matches and Al Hilal's confirmation of their qualification to the knockout stages.

The list of Al Hilal's foreign players for the match against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai includes: Matteo Politano, Pablo Mari, Yusuf Akçayişik, Theo Hernandez, Ruben Neves, and Sergej Savic.

The list also included Malcom Filipe, Simon Bouabri, Mohamed Kader Meite, and Darwin Núñez, allowing Al Hilal to rely on a blend of experience and ambition in this encounter.

Al Hilal will visit Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, with its fans hoping to continue achieving positive results and strengthen their lead in the West Group of the AFC Champions League for the elite.

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