Saudi national team executive Fahad Al-Mufarrij confirmed that striker Musab Aljowair was removed from the Green camp for repeated disciplinary breaches. The player had previously received a warning for the same offense.
When was Musab Aljowair excluded? The decision came midway through the Saudi national team's training camp in Riyadh ahead of the Gulf Cup match.
What happened? Fahad Al-Mufarrij, the team's executive director, stated that Aljowair breached internal camp discipline rules twice within a short period, prompting immediate action.
Disciplinary reasons
- Late arrival to training sessions without a valid excuse.
- Use of a mobile phone during a tactical briefing, violating coaching instructions.
- Repeated inappropriate behavior with teammates in the accommodation.
After the first infractions, Aljowair received an official warning at the start of the camp. When the misconduct continued, the coaching staff and administration decided to remove him to preserve team cohesion and discipline.
Where will Aljowair go now? The striker will return to his club to finish the domestic season, while the coaching staff will select a replacement for his attacking role.
How will the exclusion affect the squad? The coach is expected to give opportunities to young players who performed well in training, potentially adding fresh dynamism to Saudi Arabia's attack in upcoming matches.
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