The technical staff of Al-Hilal Saudi Club faces a potential tactical dilemma before the thirteenth round of the Roshan Professional League, as the French star and professional in the team, Theo Hernandez , is threatened with missing the expected tough match against Damac.
According to the Saudi Professional League's disciplinary regulations, the French left-back is one yellow card away from automatic suspension due to accumulated bookings. If Hernandez receives a yellow card in his team's upcoming match against Al- Kholoud in the twelfth round, he will officially miss the game against Damac scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Impressive numbers and a significant attacking impact
The absence of a player of Theo Hernandez's caliber represents a significant blow to Al-Hilal's plans, given the impressive performances the 28-year-old has delivered this season. He has featured in 18 matches across all competitions, contributing not only defensively but also proving a crucial attacking force with five goals and two assists, making him one of the team's most important playmakers.
Points calculations and the battle for the top spot
These concerns come at a crucial time in the competition, as Al-Hilal currently sits third in the Roshan League standings with 26 points and is striving to avoid dropping any points in order to return to the top. The fierce competition in the Saudi League, which has garnered global attention thanks to attracting some of the world's biggest football stars, demands that all key players be fully prepared, especially in matches that require individual brilliance.
Date of the decisive matches
Al-Hilal is scheduled to be a tough opponent for Al-Kholoud at 8:30 PM tomorrow, Wednesday. Al-Kholoud enters the match with 9 points, hoping to achieve a positive result against the Al-Hilal giants. All eyes will be on Hernandez in this match, as he will have to play very cautiously to avoid a yellow card that could rule him out of the next round's top match against Damac.
Historically, Al-Hilal has always suffered at times from the absence of its influential stars due to accumulated cards, which always puts the technical and administrative staff under pressure to warn the players of the need for tactical discipline and to avoid unnecessary clashes that may cost the team significant absences at crucial turning points.
