The head coach of Al-Hilal, Simone Inzaghi, has made the decision to include Brazilian Marcos Leonardo in the forward line for the upcoming Al-Taawoun vs Al-Hilal match.
It is important to note that the match is a rescheduled game from the tenth round of the Saudi Professional League.
The Italian coach has opted to leave Mohamed Kader Meti out of the match squad, along with Frenchman Karim Benzema, who is sidelined due to injury.
The Al-Taawoun vs Al-Hilal match improves Leonardo’s prospects of starting, as he has been included in the team delegation.
Earlier, Leonardo had been absent from six previous matches for Al-Hilal after a disagreement regarding his refusal to accept a loan to one of the prominent European clubs during the last winter transfer window, despite already having an agreement with the club’s management.
The match is set to occur at Wolves Park Stadium in Al-Qassim this Tuesday evening, where Al-Hilal is striving to obtain three additional points in their pursuit of the top position.
Is Karim Benzema playing for Al-Taawoun vs Al-Hilal?
Following their quarter-final loss to Brazilian powerhouse Fluminense in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Al-Hilal has preserved their unbeaten record across all competitions.
Among the 18 teams in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League, they are the only team without any defeats to their name. They are set to resume league play after a 1-1 draw with Al-Ittihad.
This match occurred at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where manager Simone Inzaghi opted to keep Karim Benzema on the field for the entire match against his former team.
Their next challenge will be an away game. Fans have widely speculated whether or not Karim Benzema will be playing for the match.
