Matthias Jaissle, the coach of Al-Ahli Saudi Club, decided to rest the Turkish defender Merih Demiral before the match against Damac Club in the Saudi Roshn League.

Demiral's absence from the 24th round match has been confirmed, as he will not accompany the team on their trip to Abha. However, he is expected to be ready to return for upcoming matches.

The step was taken to ensure the player's safety and to avoid fatigue, especially with the pressure of matches at this stage of the season.

The list of foreign players departing to face Damac included Edouard Mendy, Roger Ibañez, Franck Kessié, Valentin Atangana, Enzo Miu, Riyad Mahrez, Wenderson Galeno, and Ivan Toney.

Al-Ahly seeks to continue its positive results and chase the top position, as it currently occupies third place with 53 points, just two points behind the leader.

On the other hand, Damac enters the match in sixteenth place with 15 points, seeking a result that would support their chances of moving away from the danger zones.