Al-Hilal Rests Bounou for Al-Wehda Clash
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16 February 2026at17:38
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Al-Hilal FC's custodian, will be absent from his team's squad for the upcoming match against Al-Wehda in the eighth round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Saudi newspaper "Al-Yaum" reported that the decision to exclude Bounou is part of the rotation policy adopted by the technical staff, aiming to rest some key players and provide opportunities for others, especially given the current congested fixture schedule.
The exclusion decision also included Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, in a move aimed at maintaining the players' readiness for upcoming fixtures.
Q&A
Why is Yassine Bounou not playing for Al-Hilal against Al-Wehda?
Al-Hilal's Yassine Bounou will miss the Al-Wehda match due to a rotation policy implemented by the technical staff, designed to rest key players and manage the congested fixture schedule.
What other key Al-Hilal players are affected by the team's rotation policy?
Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly is also excluded from the squad alongside Bounou, as Al-Hilal's technical staff aims to maintain player readiness for upcoming fixtures.
