Kalidou Koulibaly's absence from the upcoming match against Al Khaleej is confirmed, dealing a strong technical blow to Al Hilal before the new round of the Roshan League.

The Senegalese defender was excluded due to an injury he has been suffering from recently, which kept him from participating in the recent matches, continuing his absence from the team's lineup.

Koulibaly is considered one of the key defensive pillars of Al Hilal, as coach Simone Inzaghi has relied on him heavily in the backline in recent times.

In contrast, Inzaghi has made his decision regarding the replacement, deciding to field defender Youssef Akchichek to compensate for the absence in the anticipated match.

This decision comes after the good performances the player has shown recently, earning him the technical staff's confidence to lead the defense in the upcoming encounter.

Koulibaly's absence will continue until his full recovery, with continuous medical monitoring to determine the date of his return to group training.

Al Hilal enters the match with high spirits, having achieved a significant victory in the last round, giving them a strong boost to continue their series of positive results.