Mancini Eyes Al-Salouli, Sibyani, and Wardif Transfers
Saudi National Football Team’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Training Maneuver Reveals Lineup Options
The trio of Aoun Al-Saloli, Hussein Al-Subaie and Abdullah Radeef entered the options of the Italian Roberto Mancini, coach of the Saudi national football team, against Indonesia on Thursday, in the opening of the final qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
According to sources close to Al-Riyadh, the training maneuver imposed by Mancini on Wednesday saw him rely on playing with three defenders in the defense line, with Hassan Tambakti, Aoun Al-Suloli, and Ali Lajami, while the midfield line was formed by Saud Abdul Hamid on the right side and Hussein Al-Subiani on the left, before he took him out and brought in Mutab Al-Harbi.
The maneuver saw Mancini rely on Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohammed Kanno and Abdullah Radif in the attack before he included Firas Al-Brikan and Saleh Al-Shehri in part of the maneuver.
According to the same sources, the Italian coach has not yet determined his final list of players, and he is expected to choose the main names in full in the technical meeting on Thursday afternoon before the team heads to King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, which will host the Green Falcons’ first match.
Group Stage and Qualification
The Green Falcons are in Group 3, along with the teams of Japan, Australia, China and Indonesia. The first and second place teams in the group qualify directly for the World Cup, while the third place team plays the qualifying play-off.
Conclusion
The Saudi national football team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with coach Roberto Mancini implementing a new training maneuver that reveals lineup options. While the final list of players has not been determined, the team is expected to compete fiercely in the group stage.
FAQs
Q: Who are the players that entered the options of the Italian Roberto Mancini?
A: The trio of Aoun Al-Saloli, Hussein Al-Subaie and Abdullah Radeef.
Q: Who is the coach of the Saudi national football team?
A: Roberto Mancini.
Q: Which teams are in Group 3 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers?
A: Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, China, and Indonesia.
Q: What is the qualification process for the World Cup?
A: The first and second place teams in the group qualify directly for the World Cup, while the third place team plays the qualifying play-off.