The Saudi Al -Hilal Club is seriously studied by making an official apology for participating in the Saudi Super Cup hosted by Hong Kong during the period from 19 to 23 August, in light of the crowding of the team’s schedule and its intensive preparations for the new season.
Physical pressure and season equipment
The intention within the Al -Hilal administration is to withdraw from the upcoming championship, due to the overlapping of the preparatory program for the team, which includes an external camp and important preparatory matches, in preparation for a crowded local and continental season.
The administration fears that participation in the Super Championship will affect the physical and technical readiness of the players, especially after the team participated in the 2025 Club World Cup, in which Al -Hilal reached the quarter -finals before going out against the Brazilian Fluminness.
A possible fine increases the dilemma
According to the Saudi newspaper “Today”, the Super Championship regulations stipulate the signing of a fine of up to 500 thousand Saudi riyals on any club that withdraws from the championship, which increases the complexity of the decision, and puts the administration in front of a difficult option between maintaining the team’s fitness or compliance with the regulations.
Quartet participation in an exceptional version
The next version of the Saudi Super Cup is held for the first time outside the Kingdom, specifically at the Hong Kong International Stadium, which can accommodate 40,000 spectators, with the participation of four clubs: Al -Ittihad (League and Cup champion), Al -Hilal (Summer Al -Douri), Al -Nasr (Third League), and Qadisiyah (King’s Cup runner -up).
Al -Hilal was scheduled to open his career in the championship against Al -Qadisiyah in the semi -finals, in a expected public meeting in an exceptional version aimed at promoting the Saudi League globally.
An upcoming final position
Al -Hilal has not yet announced its official position on the participation, but sources close to the club confirm that the final decision will be taken within days, after discussing the matter with the technical staff led by Italian Simone Inzaji, and evaluating the suitability of the current schedule of the team’s needs.
