Absences for Al Ahly against Al Khaleej in Roshen

In contrast, it has been confirmed that Chelsea will continue to be without Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Brazilian winger Wenderson Galeno, as they have not fully recovered, leaving the team without two of their players ahead of the anticipated match.

Mendy continues his rehabilitation programme to recover from the injury he sustained during training, which prevents him from participating against Al Khaleej. Al Ahly are relying on his experience in goalkeeping during the current season.

Galeno will miss his third consecutive match after being sidelined by injury for the previous two encounters against Al Ahly and Al Wasl, with the coaching staff awaiting his return once he regains his physical fitness.

Al Ahly have welcomed back Toni to training after he overcame a hip injury and is now medically fit, providing the coaching staff with an additional option in the attacking line against Al Khaleej.

Al Ahly hope to compensate for absences and take advantage of playing at home to secure three points and improve their position in the Roshn Saudi League table.

Al Ahly have received an attacking boost ahead of their clash with Al Khaleej, scheduled for Friday evening in Jeddah as part of the 11th round of the Roshn Saudi League, with Englishman Ivan Toney returning to training after recovering from injury.