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[78418] National Team Squad Storm: Criticism of Coach Donis' Decisions

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Storm surrounding the national team squad: Criticism of Donis intensifies

Coach Donis' decision to drop Zakaria Hawsawi and Saleh Abu Al-Shamat from the squad ahead of the upcoming tournament has sparked angry reactions among football fans on social media. According to a report by nawaf__oga, Donis' decision stems mainly from physical reasons, as the coach believes the players are not fit for a full match.

The discussion surrounding the decision has become a battleground for fans. While some users supported the exclusion due to the players' physical fitness, others harshly attacked the decision. nawaf__oga notes that some claim players like Salem are in much worse form than Abu Al-Shamat, and that Donis' professional conduct raises questions about the real considerations behind the player selection.

On the other hand, the channel football_li5 defined the squad announcement as a real "shock." According to the channel, Abu Al-Shamat was an excellent option off the bench who could decide matches, while Hawsawi is considered by them to be the "best left-back this season."

The criticism does not end with the exclusions but also includes a demand to integrate other players. football_li5 added that "Abdullah Al-Salem was more deserving than the player Saleh Al-Shehri," which indicates widespread dissatisfaction with the team roster chosen to represent the national team in the upcoming tournament.

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