Uruguayan coach Daniel Carreño, manager of Al-Riyadh FC, announced the starting lineup for tonight's tough match against league leaders Al-Hilal. This match is part of the 18th round of the Saudi Professional League, and the lineup included a surprise: the debut of young Romanian winger Anis Salhi, who officially joined the team on Saturday evening in a deal aimed at bolstering the team's attacking capabilities.
The context of the match and its importance to both teams
Al-Riyadh enters this match in dire straits, currently sitting in 16th place with only 10 points, embroiled in a relegation battle. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal sits atop the league table with 44 points, maintaining an unbeaten record and delivering impressive performances that have made them the clear favorites for the title. This encounter presents a significant challenge for Al-Riyadh, not only due to the strength of their opponents but also because of their desperate need to secure points to improve their league position.
The impact of the new deal and the bet on Sally
The match holds added importance for both teams. For Al-Hilal, the team aims to continue its winning streak, widen the gap with its closest rivals, and solidify its dominance in the domestic league. For Al-Riyadh, however, achieving a positive result, whether a draw or a win, would represent a major upset in the league and provide a huge morale boost for the players and fans in their fight for survival. Coach Carreno's decision to start new signing Anis Salli reflects his desire to take an attacking risk and not surrender to Al-Hilal's strength, hoping the young player will add speed and skill to the forward line. Salli is considered one of the most promising talents in Romanian football, and his debut against the league's strongest defense will be a true test of his abilities.
Riyadh's official lineup for the match
The full Al-Riyadh team lineup announced by Carreno is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Milan Borjan
- Defense: Ammar Al-Harfi, Marzouk Timbukti, Yoann Barrett, Osama Al-Bawardi
- Midfielders: Ismaila Soro, Ahmed Siyahi, Antonio Toze, Ibrahim Bayesh
- Forwards: Anis Sali, Mamadou Sylla
With this lineup, Al-Riyadh team hopes to deliver a respectable performance and achieve a positive result against the leader of Saudi clubs in a match eagerly awaited by fans of the Roshan League.
