Postponement of Al-Duhail Match Changes Al-Ahly's Plans Regarding Demiral
The postponement of the match between Al-Ahly and Qatar's Al-Duhail in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 has disrupted the technical staff's plans regarding defender Merih Demiral.
The medical staff intended to gradually increase the player's minutes of participation during the match against Al-Duhail, as part of his preparation program following his return from a muscle injury.
Demiral participated for 60 minutes in the recent Riyadh match, marking his first appearance after missing nine consecutive games.
The postponement of the continental match led to a change in the plan, with attention now focused on giving him more time in the Jeddah derby against Al-Ittihad.
The coaching staff is expected to rely more heavily on the Turkish defender in Friday's match as part of the twenty-fifth round.
Al-Ahli occupies the second position in the Saudi Professional League standings with 59 points, just two points behind the leader Al-Nassr, which gives the match added significance.
The medical staff intended to gradually increase the player's minutes of participation during the match against Al-Duhail, as part of his preparation program following his return from a muscle injury.
Demiral participated for 60 minutes in the recent Riyadh match, marking his first appearance after missing nine consecutive games.
The postponement of the continental match led to a change in the plan, with attention now focused on giving him more time in the Jeddah derby against Al-Ittihad.
The coaching staff is expected to rely more heavily on the Turkish defender in Friday's match as part of the twenty-fifth round.
Al-Ahli occupies the second position in the Saudi Professional League standings with 59 points, just two points behind the leader Al-Nassr, which gives the match added significance.
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