Hilal line-up against Shabab Al Ahli: three-man defense, Watkins leads attack
Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi opts for a three-man defense and starts Ollie Watkins up front against Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite.
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AIItalian coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to field a three-man defense for Al Hilal’s clash with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage, with Ruben Neves and Salem Al-Dawsari sidelined due to injury.
Inzaghi has selected Yassine Bounou as goalkeeper, with a defensive trio of Ali Lajami, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Yusuf Akcicek. The midfield will feature Sabri Dahl, Mohamed Kanno, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Simon Bouabri, and Muteb Al-Harbi.
Up front, Inzaghi has chosen Mohamed Mite and Ollie Watkins to lead Hilal’s attack against the Emirati side, as the Saudi club looks to improve its position in the group standings.
Shabab Al Ahli are currently second in the group with 9 points from 3 matches, while Al Ain lead with 12 points from 4 games. Hilal sit in eighth place, having collected 6 points from their first 3 matches.
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Al Hilal line-up against Shabab Al Ahli:
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou.
Defense: Ali Lajami, Kalidou Koulibaly, Yusuf Akcicek.
Midfield: Sabri Dahl, Mohamed Kanno, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Simon Bouabri, Muteb Al-Harbi.
Attack: Mohamed Mite, Ollie Watkins.