Key Absences for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Against Nawruz

Air Force begins their quest to defend the Iraq Stars League title with three key absences, just hours before their much-anticipated clash against Nawruz tomorrow evening at the Sulaymaniyah Stadium to open the new season.

It has been officially confirmed that three players from Al-Suqoor will miss the trip to Northern Iraq due to fitness-related unavailability.

Forward Mourad Mohammed, the new signing from Al-Zawraa, will miss the opening match.

The club had signed the player during the summer transfer window to strengthen the attacking line, but his lack of physical and technical readiness prevented him from being fielded in the opening match.

Morad's absence deprives coach Fathi Jbeil of one of his new attacking solutions, and he could have been given minutes to showcase his abilities with the team early on.

Right-back Ramadan Sadiq has also been confirmed as unavailable due to a lack of fitness.

Ramadan's absence poses a headache for the coaching staff in an important position, especially since the right-back role requires a player who excels in both defensive and offensive duties, providing the team with an additional outlet.

Mountains are expected to rely on one of the substitutes or make a tactical adjustment to fill the void in this position.

The third list included the young player Ali Akbar, who will also be absent for the same reason.

Ali Akbar was one of the names the coaching staff bet on during Egypt's camp to give him a chance to shine, but a lack of readiness has delayed his official debut with the team.

These absences come at a time when Tunisian coach Fathi Jbali is looking to establish his starting lineup since the first round, sending a strong message that he is here to defend the title.

The absence of an attacking player, a right-back, and a young talent compels the coach to rearrange his plans just hours before the match.

Despite this, Al-Jabal confirmed in his recent statements that the team is ready and has sufficient alternatives, and that the training camp in Egypt, which included more than 25 training sessions, aimed to prepare the largest number of players for such circumstances.