Bono cleared to face Al-Taawoun as Al-Hilal end rumours | OneFootball

Yassine Bounou is available, with Al-Hilal confirming the Moroccan goalkeeper is fit to face Al-Taawoun, quelling doubts before one of the Roshn Saudi Pro League’s standout fixtures.

The sides meet on Saturday in the seventh round, and the champions are seeking a swift reset after a shock defeat to Neom last time out.

Uncertainty had grown after Bounou suffered a warm-up injury before the Neom match and missed the game. The club then said he had rejoined full group training, signalling readiness and ending talk of a further absence.

Mohammed Al-Owais stepped in against Neom and defensive frailties were exposed, notably on the second goal when he failed to deal with the attack as required.

Bounou’s return comes at a pivotal moment. Al-Hilal want a strong response to the Neom setback, and they will hope their first-choice keeper reclaims his spot and helps deliver a positive result in the seventh round.

Source: Goal.com

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