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·4 September 2026

Inzaghi ‘to name Martinelli in squad, start Watkins’ for Al-Shabab derby

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Al-Hilal boss Simone Inzaghi looks set to involve Gabriel Martinelli and Ollie Watkins when his side visit Al-Shabab in the Riyadh derby on Friday.

Al-Riyadiah reports that Martinelli has joined the camp and is expected to be named in the matchday squad. Meanwhile, Al-Youm claims that Watkins will lead the line from the start.

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The Saudi champions travel to the SHG Arena for the fifth round of the Roshn League.

Watkins began his Al-Hilal stint last Tuesday, coming off the bench to score the third in a 3-0 Clasico win over rivals Al-Ahli at the Kingdom Arena.

Al-Hilal are chasing a fifth successive win to stay top on 12 points, ahead of Al-Nassr on goal difference.

Source: Goal.com

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