[77408] Changes to the Saudi national team squad ahead of the World Cup: reports of players being cut

Preparing for the World Cup: Refreshing the Saudi national team squad

Over the weekend, reports circulated on social media indicating upcoming changes to the Saudi national team's squad ahead of the World Cup tournament. According to hilalstuff, five players are expected to be removed from the final list tomorrow, with names mentioned as possible cuts including well-known players such as Saleh Al-Shehri, Ayman Yahya, Abdulquddus, Kadesh, Ziyad Al-Johani, Majrashi, and Al-Khaibari.

At the same time, Siiros2 added that the players being removed from the squad also include a goalkeeper, without specifying his name. Sources indicate that the move is expected to lead to further changes, including the call-ups of defender Rayan Hamed and midfielders Mukhtar or Masoud.

The information was disseminated online by several accounts, including olQ0_, which compiled reports about the emerging move. According to hilalstuff, this is a critical professional decision just moments before the start of the games, while according to Siiros2, fans are expressing speculations regarding the identity of the players who will actually be released.