The Al-Shabab first football team will be missing one of its key professionals ahead of the anticipated match against Al-Hilal, as part of the 24th round of the Saudi Professional League's Roshn Championship, scheduled for Friday evening.

The absence of Brazilian Carlos Junior, the Al-Shabab striker, from the match against Al-Hilal is confirmed due to an injury he is currently suffering from, which represents a technical blow to the coaching staff ahead of the anticipated clash.

The official account of Al-Shabab Club on the "X" platform explained that Carlos Junior was present in the medical clinic, where he is undergoing a treatment program after experiencing pain in his abdominal muscles.

The Algerian coach of Al-Shabab, Noureddine Zekri, is leaning towards relying on the Moroccan duo, Abderrazak Hamdallah and the Belgian Yannick Carrasco, in tonight's match to compensate for the absence of Carlos Junior in the forward line.

The Al-Shabab team will host Al-Hilal at the "SHG Arena" as part of the 24th round of the Saudi League, in a match that holds great significance for both sides.

The match between Al-Shabab and Al-Hilal kicks off at 10:00 PM Saudi time and 11:00 PM UAE time, amidst widespread anticipation from the fans.

The Al-Shabab team holds the twelfth position in the Saudi League standings with 25 points, having accumulated them from 6 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses this season.