Martinelli makes first Al-Hilal start against Neom in Roshn League
Gabriel Martinelli is named in Al-Hilal’s starting lineup for the first time as they face Neom on Monday in the sixth round of the Roshn Saudi League.
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AIGabriel Martinelli is set to make his first start for Al-Hilal after being selected by the coaching staff for the lineup facing Neom on Monday evening in the sixth round of the Roshn Saudi League.
The Brazilian winger made his debut as a substitute during Al-Hilal’s 2-0 win over Al-Shabab last Friday, following his transfer from Arsenal.
Martinelli will lead Al-Hilal’s attack alongside Ollie Watkins, who joined from Aston Villa, and Dutchman Crysencio Summerville, signed from West Ham United.
Al-Hilal enter the match at the top of the Roshn League table with a perfect record of 15 points, three points ahead of defending champions Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah.
Neom, meanwhile, sit seventh with nine points from three wins and two defeats.
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Al-Hilal’s starting lineup against Neom is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou.
Defenders: Mohammed Mahrazi, Hassan Tambakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, Muteb Al-Harbi.
Midfielders: Sergej Milinković-Savić, Rúben Neves, Mohamed Kanno.
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Ollie Watkins, Crysencio Summerville.