Saudi Arabia surprises ahead of their match against Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

In Group B of the fourth round of World Cup qualifiers, the Saudi Arabian team is demonstrating very serious preparation before their opening match against Indonesia

Coach Herve Renard has called up 27 players for this training camp, including nearly all the key players of the "Green Falcons." The team will face two important matches against Indonesia and Iraq.

Notably, all training sessions are held behind closed doors. According to the Arriyadiyah, the press is not allowed to cover the sessions during this period, except in the days leading up to the matches. This strict decision aims to help the team maintain concentration and keep tactical plans confidential before the crucial encounter.

One of the biggest concerns among Saudi fans recently has been the injury of star player Salem Al-Dawsari. The Al Hilal midfielder suffered a hip injury after playing against Al-Akhdoud in the national league.

However, according to the team’s information, the injury is not serious. Al-Dawsari is expected to recover in time to play against Indonesia. Meanwhile, some players like Muhannad Shenqiti and Saad Al-Nasser have withdrawn to allow more time for recovery.

This call-up list shows Saudi Arabia bringing a full roster of quality players: Firas Al-Buraikan and Saleh Al-Shehri in attack; Mohammed Kano and Nasser Al-Dosari in midfield; alongside experienced defenders Hassan Tambakti and Saud Abdulhamid at the back.

This squad is highly rated both for depth and cohesion, giving Saudi Arabia confidence to aim for a full 3 points in their opening match.

Saudi Arabia’s choice to train privately, minimizing outside observation, shows they are not taking anything for granted. Coach Herve Renard’s team wants to leverage the home advantage in Jeddah to control the game and secure a convincing win.

Meanwhile, Indonesia, the team that caused a major surprise by advancing past the third qualifying round, will face heavy pressure from the crowd and the superior quality of the hosts. This promises to be a tough match for Patrick Kluivert’s squad.