Reason for Al Hilal's refusal to play friendlies during international break

Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Al Hilal, has opted not to play friendly matches during the current international break, relying instead on training drills to prepare the team before the resumption of competitions.

The decision was made due to the absence of a large number of players, after local and foreign elements joined their national teams. This led the coaching staff to settle for daily training instead of organizing friendly matches.

Al Hilal players will return to group training next Saturday after a 10-day break granted by Inzaghi, which will end on Friday evening.

Al Hilal are set to resume their campaign against Neftchi Fergana on November 23, in the AFC Champions League Elite, marking their first official test after the break.

Al Hilal are set to face Al Ettifaq in a local match on November 28 in Dammam, as they look to continue their positive results in the Saudi Pro League.

Inzaghi relies on internal drills to compensate for the absence of friendly matches, while working to improve the physical and technical levels of the available players ahead of a series of domestic and continental encounters.