Ayman Yahya is at risk of missing the highly anticipated Al-Nassr vs. Al-Hilal derby
The coaching staff of Al-Nassr FC are experiencing a state of intense anticipation and anxiety regarding the squad's readiness for the upcoming crucial matches. The team's star player, international winger Ayman Yahya , faces the risk of suspension and missing one of the most important games of the season. According to the regulations of the Saudi Professional League, if Yahya receives his fourth yellow card in the upcoming match against Al-Qadisiyah, he will be officially suspended for the highly anticipated Riyadh derby against arch-rivals Al-Hilal.
Al-Nassr is scheduled to host Al-Qadisiyah next Thursday at 8:30 PM at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, as part of the 14th round of the league. This match is of paramount importance, not only because of the need to secure three points, but also to avoid any casualties that could affect the top-of-the-table clash in the 15th round, which will see Al-Nassr face Al-Hilal the following Monday at Kingdom Arena.
The absence crisis is plaguing Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr's troubles don't end with the potential absence of Ayman Yahya; it has been officially confirmed that the team will also be without full-back Nawaf Boushal for the upcoming match against Al-Qadisiyah. Boushal's absence is a disciplinary measure following his red card in the previous dramatic match against Al-Ahli, which ended in a 3-2 defeat for Al-Nassr. This numerical disadvantage presents the coaching staff with significant challenges in finding suitable replacements and maintaining the team's defensive and offensive balance before the derby clash.
The context of the competition and the importance of the Riyadh derby
These developments come at a very sensitive time in the Saudi Professional League, as the competition for the top spot intensifies. The Riyadh derby between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal is a sporting event that transcends local boundaries, becoming a global spectacle thanks to the world-class stars on both teams. Historically, matches between these two sides have always been crucial in determining the title race, making maintaining the core of the team, including influential players like Ayman Yahya, a top priority for the coaching staff.
Technical preparations and course correction
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr's coaching staff is working intensively to address the technical and defensive errors that were clearly exposed in the recent derby match against Al-Ahli, which resulted in the loss of points. The team aims to present a completely different image against Al-Qadisiyah to return to winning ways and boost player morale before the crucial match against Al-Hilal. The team's management understands that a victory against Al-Qadisiyah, securing the points, and maintaining a clean disciplinary record is the ideal scenario for entering the derby and seriously competing for the league title this season.
