Timbukti and Al-Dosari lead Al-Hilal’s defense against Al-Ahly
Al Hilal's Portuguese coach, Jorge Jesus, confirmed that his team will not be affected by the absence of any element in its upcoming confrontation against Al-Ahly in the Saudi Super Cup.
Al-Hilal is preparing to meet Al-Ahly in The semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup competition, tomorrow evening, Tuesday, at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
Al Hilal team is missing the services of Ali Al-Bulaihi and Khalidou Koulibaly, the two centre-backs. In tomorrow’s match against Al-Ahly, due to suspension.
Jesus said in his statements at the introductory press conference for the match, today, Monday: “We worked a lot during the camp to prepare the duo Hassan Timbukti and Khalifa Al-Dosari to lead the team.” Defense and compensation for absences.
He continued: “Hassan Timbukti played great matches last season and played as a starter in many matches and was confident.”
Jesus added: “We must give full confidence to the player who is currently with us and not talk about the absent player further.”
He continued: “Koulibaly and Al-Bulahi were absent from the Al-Ahly match, but we have an alternative, because we do not only have 11 players, so we trust all of our players.”