Inzaghi warns of Neom and reveals injury status

Italian coach Simone Inzaghi has warned of the difficulty of facing Neom, scheduled for tomorrow evening, Monday, as part of the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League.

Inzaghi said during the press conference: "Neom is an organized team, with a high-level coach and players, so the encounter will be difficult, and we must prepare for it well."

Al-Hilal's coach discussed the impact of match congestion on his players, highlighting that the succession of fixtures in a short period has led to some injuries, including those of Ali Lajami and Theo Hernández.

Simone Inzaghi added: "We have played many matches over a few days, and this has caused some injuries, but we will work on preparing the available players and getting ready in the best way for the match."

Regarding the situation of the attacking duo, the Italian coach explained that the choice between Samerville and Gabriel Martinelli will be decided after the final training session before the match.

Inzaghi confirmed that Al-Hilal have outstanding attacking players capable of making a difference, mentioning other options such as Ollie Watkins and Sultan Mandash.

Al-Hilal's coach pointed out that the last training camp focused on developing many technical aspects, primarily pressing the opponent in their own half, emphasizing the necessity of continuing to execute these ideas.

Inzaghi addressed Al-Hilal fans, saying: "The fans deserve a big salute for their support and loyalty to the team since last season, and we hope this support continues in the upcoming period."

Al-Hilal aim to continue their positive results in the Saudi Pro League as they face Neom at Kingdom Arena in a much-anticipated match in the sixth round.