Press reports revealed the reasons why midfielder Salman Al-Faraj was excluded from the upcoming al-hilal friendly against Al-Gharafa Qatari on Saturday, February 3.
Our sources indicated that the exclusion of Al-Faraj from the upcoming al-hilal match came until the investigation of the players excluded from the Saudi team and the decisions of the professional committee of the Saudi Football Association.
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Press sources revealed that there was no truth to what was reported about Portuguese coach Georgie Jesus, and that he was excluded from the upcoming al-hilal match against Al-Gharafa for disciplinary reasons.
Al-Faraj had entered with his instructor’s clash during the past period; Because he missed much of his starting line-up, before the dispute was resolved after a friendly session brought the parties together.
According to Saudi press reports, Fahd al-Mafraj, the supervisor of the football department of the Asimi club, held a meeting at the Portuguese coach’s office in the presence of the player, and their relationship took a positive turn after al-Faraj’s apology from his coach.
Al-Faraj (34) had been excluded from the Saudi team roster, which recently contested the 2024 Asian Cup, before exiting the final price against South Korea.
The Saudi captain refused to take part in a friendly match, according to Italian coach Roberto Mancini, during the press conference held before Oman’s 2024 Asian Cup match.
After Manchini’s remarks, Salman posted a statement on his account on the social media site X, stating:
“A reference to Mancini’s green coach talk, during which he addressed my refusal to participate in the friendly meeting, since it is not the right time to respond; But because of the great reaction I have come to question my patriotism and my service to my country’s national team.. I am obliged to respond and clarify what happened to public opinion. ”
The results of investigations into players excluded from participation in the 2024 Asian Cup are expected to be revealed in the coming days, by decision of Mancini, headed by Salman al-Faraj.
