Quote from: BitcoinHunt3r on September 05, 2024, 11:59:56 PM

Yeah, with the arrival of Ivan Toney, Al-Ahli's performance should improve because previously they had some great players. This will make the competition in the Saudi Pro League even fiercer but somehow I'm not sure if Al-Ahli is aiming for the title I mean they can only compete in top 3-4 no more and Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal will remain the main candidates to win the title. In this transfer window only a few European players came not like last season,

Everyone expects the improvement of Al Ahli performance with the arrival of Toney. However, it depends on how Toney can adapt and work together with other players, too. I won't instantly make a prediction about the competition of the title race, I think Al Hilal is still the favorite team to win the league. But it is still very early of the season, it is not impossible that there will be a big change in the next few matches. However, it won't be easy for Al Ahli because they will play against Al Nassr in the upcoming match. If they can win this match, it is very possible to join the race of the title. But if they fail to get points, the reasonable target should be the top 5.

Quote from: banana33 on Today at 06:51:06 AM

I agree with your point about Al Nassr needing to strengthen their defense. Bringing in top European players to the SPL can definitely help improve the league's overall quality. As for national team coaches having concerns about young players moving to the SPL, I believe that exposure to different playing styles and higher levels of competition can actually benefit their development. So, I think it's a positive step for the league and for the players themselves.

Al Nassr has tried to strengthen their defense. Currently, they signed Mohamed Simakan, he is a new center-back for Al Nassr. It seems Luís Castro wants Laporte-Simakan as the main center-backs for this season. But sadly, they have no strong defenders in right and left backs. Alex Telles left the club and Al Nassr can't sign another new European players. They have 10 foreign players now, they are unable to sign new non-Saudi players.