Al-Hilal secured a valuable and well-deserved 3-1 victory over Al-Kholoud in their match on Wednesday evening, part of the twelfth round of the Saudi Professional League. The match witnessed a clear technical superiority from Al-Hilal, who continue their strong performances in their quest to defend their title and compete on all domestic and continental fronts.
Statements from the coaching staff and player evaluations
In the post-match press conference, Al-Hilal's head coach highlighted the individual and collective performances of his players, singling out international star Mutaib Al-Harbi . The coach praised Al-Harbi's outstanding performance throughout the match, noting the player's remarkable tactical maturity and understanding of the team's instructions.
The Al-Hilal coach explained in his speech: “Mutaib Al-Harbi played a very good match, not only against Al-Kholoud, but also in the previous match against Neom. This is the second time we have relied on him in this new position, and he has proven his high efficiency, which confirms his technical value as a strong addition to the team’s lineup.”.
Tactical recruitment of Abdulkarim Darsi
Regarding the young player Abdulkarim Darsi , the coaching staff provided an important clarification about his role on the field. The coach indicated the difficulty of relying on Darsi in purely defensive roles at present, explaining that the player's abilities are best showcased when deployed as an attacking full-back or winger, where he can utilize his speed and skills to support attacks.
The context of the competition and the importance of winning
This victory strengthens Al-Hilal's position in the Roshan League standings and confirms the team's readiness for the fierce competition this season. These statements are particularly significant given the market value and technical importance of the signing of Mutaib Al-Harbi, on whom Al-Hilal fans are placing high hopes to fill the left-back position and provide the desired boost, especially with the overlapping tournaments and the pressure of matches.
The Al-Hilal coach concluded his remarks by praising the overall level of the match, describing Al-Kholoud as an organized and good team that tried to keep up with the pace of the match, but the experience and quality of Al-Hilal players decided the three points in favor of the Blues.
