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Al Hilal reshapes attack for Asian Champions League match against Al Sadd
Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi changed his lineup for a visit to Al Sadd in Doha.
Crysencio Summerville is serving a three-match suspension after a red card against Al Gharafa in the tournament’s first round.
In his absence, Sultan Mandash starts on the right and Gabriel Martinelli moves to the left.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic returns from injury to start in midfield, while Theo Hernández is rested and Mutaib Al Harbi takes his place.
Al Hilal entered the match fifth in the West group with three points, while Al Sadd was 15th, with none.
The teams are meeting at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in the second round of the league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite.
Al Hilal named Sultan Mandash on the right wing and Gabriel Martinelli on the left for its Asian Champions League Elite match against Al Sadd.
Crysencio Summerville was suspended for three matches after receiving a red card against Al Gharafa.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic returned from injury to start in midfield for Al Hilal.
Al Hilal travelled to face Al Sadd at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha in the second round of the league phase.
Al Hilal was fifth in the West group with three points, while Al Sadd was 15th with no points.
- Who
- Al Hilal and Al Sadd, with Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi selecting the starting lineup.
- What
- Al Hilal adjusted its attack and other positions for its match against Al Sadd.
- When
- October 13, 2026; the match was in the second round of the league phase.
- Where
- Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
- Why
- Summerville was suspended, while Al Hilal also made other lineup changes, including bringing Milinkovic-Savic back from injury.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Summerville received a red card against Al Gharafa, leading to a three-match suspension.
Al Hilal travelled to play Al Sadd in the second round of the league phase.
- Competition
- AFC Champions League Elite
- Match venue
- Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha
- Summerville suspension
- Three matches
- Al Hilal position
- Fifth in the West group, with three points
- Al Sadd position
- 15th in the West group, with no points
- Starting lineup change
- Sultan Mandash started on the right wing; Martinelli moved to the left
Sources
Prediksi Skor Al Sadd vs Al Hilal Malam Ini: Modal Pasukan Inzaghi Lebih Mentereng, Tuan Rumah Siap
Kembalinya Savic: Somerville menyelesaikan krisis Inzaghi di Al Hilal melawan Al Sadd
Volta de Savic: Summerville resolve a crise de Inzaghi no Al Hilal diante do Al Sadd
Dorongan kuat bagi Al Hilal sebelum menghadapi Al Sadd: kembalinya pemain yang dinanti menyejukkan hati Inzaghi
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