Al-Ahli Jeddah’s Matheus Gonçalves is set to miss the Saudi Roshen League match against Al-Fayha.
The match, brought forward from the 29th round, will be held at the Al-Majma’ah Sports City Stadium.
Gonçalves’ Exclusion Explained
Despite not being injured or suspended, Gonçalves has been excluded from the squad by German coach Matthias Jaissle.
According to the Saudi newspaper “Al-Yaum”, Jaisle fears that Gonçalves might receive a yellow card.
A yellow card would lead to Gonçalves missing the subsequent Roshen League match against Al-Nassr.
Upcoming Fixtures for Al-Ahli
Following the Al-Fayha clash, Al-Ahli will compete in the AFC Champions League.
They are scheduled to face Qatari side Al-Duhail next Monday at Al-Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah in the round of 16.
After the Asian Champions League match, Al-Ahli will return to Roshen League action.
Al-Ahli will face Al-Nassr on 28 April in the 30th round of the competition.
Saudi Pro League Title Race
- Al-Ahli are currently third in the league table with 65 points.
- Al-Nassr are currently top of the league with 70 points.
- Al-Hilal are level on points with Al-Ahli.
Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr are competing for the Saudi Pro League title.
Al-Ahli are level on points with second-placed Al-Hilal, trailing on goal difference.
The newspaper also reported on the status of Abu Al-Shamat and Ibanez for the Al-Fayha match.