The coaching staff of Al-Ettifaq's first football team, led by national coach Saad Al-Shehri , has completed its technical and physical preparations for the upcoming match against Al-Kholoud. Al-Shehri has finalized the list of foreign professional players he will rely on in this important match, which takes place today as part of the eighteenth round of the Saudi Professional League .
Selected Agreement Foreigners List
In his quest to achieve balance across all three lines, Saad Al-Shehri selected seven foreign players to represent Al-Nawakhda in this match. The squad includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, reflecting the coach's desire to control the game from the opening minutes. The approved squad consists of:
- Goalkeeper: Slovakian goalkeeper Marek Rodak.
- Defense line: Scottish defender Jack Hendry, in addition to Mohau Nkota.
- Midfield: Veteran Dutch star Georginio Wijnaldum, and Slovakian Ondrej Duda.
- The attacking line: French striker Moussa Dembele, and Portuguese winger Joao Costa.
The importance of the match and the context of the competition
This match holds particular importance for Al-Ettifaq, as the team seeks to capitalize on the experience and skill of these stars to improve their position in the league standings. Relying on big names like Wijnaldum and Dembélé is a key part of the team's strategy to unlock opposing defenses, especially in matches that demand innovative individual and collective solutions.
This match comes at a crucial juncture in the competition, as the Roshan League clubs enter the decisive stages of the second half of the season (Round 18). Three points are essential for coach Saad Al-Shehri to prove the team's worthiness to compete for top positions that qualify for continental competitions, or at least to secure a comfortable mid-table position away from the complexities of relegation.
The challenge of eternity and the ambition of the agreement
On the other hand, Al-Ettifaq officials know that facing Al-Kholoud will be no easy task, as their opponents are also striving for a positive result. However, the "Knights of Ad-Dahna" are aiming to impose their style of play on the pitch, relying on the growing harmony between their local and foreign players. Al-Ettifaq fans hope that this carefully selected squad will translate the coach's tactical plans into tangible goals and a victory that restores confidence and boosts the team's morale in the upcoming rounds.
