Roberto Mancini, the manager of Al-Sadd, has selected a comprehensive 24-man squad for their upcoming match against Al-Hilal. Highlighting his strategy, Mancini has drawn inspiration from Italy’s rich football history.
Key Players in the Squad
The squad includes ten foreign players known for their diverse talents:
- Paulo Otávio – Brazilian left-back
- Giovanni Henrique – Right winger
- Claudiinho – Playmaker
- Roberto Firmino – Forward
- Romain Saïss – Moroccan centre-back
- Agustín Soria – Uruguayan midfielder
- Rafa Mochica – Spanish striker
- Younes El Hannash – French right-back
- Javiero Delroson – Dutch winger
- Mohamed Kamara – Malian midfielder
Qatari Internationals in Focus
The squad is bolstered by fourteen Qatari internationals, featuring notable talents such as:
- Akram Afif – 2019 and 2023 Asian Player of the Year
- Hassan Al-Haydos – Captain
- Pedro Miguel – Right-back
Full Al-Sadd Squad
The complete squad is as follows:
- Saad Al-Dosari
- Meshaal Barsham
- Youssef Al-Balushi
- Karim Mohammed
- Pedro Miguel
- Romain Saïss
- Ahmed Suhail
- Paulo Otávio
- Tariq Salman
- Agustín Soria
- Mohamed Kamara
- Rafa Mochica
- Akram Afif
- Hashim Ali
- Giovanni Henrique
- Claudiinho
- Roberto Firmino
- Younes El Hannash
- Ali Asad
- Javiero Delroson
- Khoukhi Boualem
- Hassan Al-Haydos
- Mohamed Al-Bakri
- Abdullah Al-Yazidi
Mancini’s squad is expected to bring strategic depth and skill, aiming for a successful matchup against rival club Al-Hilal. The blend of international and local talent offers an exciting perspective for fans and analysts alike.
