Firas Al-Buraikan Returns as Saudi Arabia’s Squad Is Complete Ahead of South Korea Clash

Saudi Arabia welcomed Firas Al-Buraikan back to team training after he recovered from an illness that had kept him out for the previous two days. Saud Abdulhamid also joined training, completing the squad ahead of the friendly against South Korea at the team’s camp in Doha.

The return of Al-Buraikan, the Al-Ahli striker, gives coach Georgios Donis another attacking option. The player scored three goals to finish as the top scorer at the most recent Gulf Cup, according to the source.

The team faces South Korea today, Friday, then Uzbekistan on Tuesday, 17 November, as part of its preparations for upcoming commitments. The source said the two matches will allow the coaching staff to assess the players’ readiness and how well they combine.

Addressing reports circulating about his future, Donis said the rumours did not concern him and that his focus was on developing the team. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation had previously denied reports of his dismissal and confirmed that he would remain in his position.