Ibrahim Bayesh will be able to play for Al Riyadh in the Al Najma Saudi match tonight. The Iraqi midfielder has trained with the first team all week and has not been ruled in or out as injured or suspended in any recent team news updates. Different sources who predicted lineups for this fixture used Bayesh's name as one of the first names on the teamsheet, indicating that coach Javier Calleja expects him to be a key man in midfield.
His elasticity of playing both a central and an attacking midfielder, in addition to adding value to Al Riyadh, his influence could prove significant as the club aims to recover from a dull start to the season.
Team news for Al Riyadh
Al Riyadh comes into this match looking for their first victory of the new campaign on the back of a disappointing opening performance. Yet they are relatively in good shape, with the only worry of injury or suspension not having a major effect on the squad.
The lineup will see goalkeeper Milan Borjan between the posts, with defenders Osama Al-Boardi, Mohammed Al-Khaibari, Yoann Barbet, and Sulaiman Hazazi comprising the back four. Soro and Tozé, along with Bayesh, will be given minutes in midfield, balancing defensive cover and creative outlets.
A performance given by young front man Muhammad Sahlouli, who will be aided by wingers Teddy Okou and, most likely, Mamadou Sylla, bringing pace and width down the flanks for Calleja's side.
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- Expected formation: 4-3-3 setup that can shift into a fluid attacking shape during possession
- Midfield role: Bayesh is expected to push forward and link play between midfield and attack, addressing an area where Al Riyadh struggled in their previous match
- Tactical approach: The coaching staff, led by Javier Calleja, is reportedly planning a more aggressive gameplay against Al Najma Saudi
- Squad fitness: No notable injuries or suspensions, allowing the team to field a strong starting XI
- Probable starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Milan Borjan
- Defenders: Osama Al-Boardi, Mohammed Al-Khaibari, Yoann Barbet, Sulaiman Hazazi
- Midfielders: Ismaila Soro, Tozé, Ibrahim Bayesh
- Forwards: Muhammad Sahlouli, Teddy Okou, Mamadou Sylla
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