Inzaghi Confirms Hassan Tambakti's Absence for Al-Hilal vs Fluminense

Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has left defender Hassan Tambakti out of the squad for their Club World Cup clash with Fluminense. The Italian manager told reporters that Tambakti picked up a knock but nothing serious enough to worry about. Inzaghi decided to keep the Saudi defender on the sidelines as a precaution. The coaching team will check how Tambakti feels before making any decisions about future games. They want to make sure he recovers properly before throwing him back into action.

Inzaghi still hasn't picked his defensive setup for the Brazilian showdown. He's torn between using four defenders or five at the back depending on how his players look during training. The coach wants to see which formation gives his team the best chance of winning. His final decision will come down to player fitness and tactical needs. The defensive lineup remains a mystery until matchday arrives.

Serbian striker Alexander Mitrovic continues to sit out with his injury problems. The forward got hurt right after coming back from national team duties and hasn't recovered. Mitrovic stays around the team and cheers on his teammates from the sidelines. His positive attitude keeps everyone's spirits up even though he can't play. The striker shows real character by supporting the squad despite his own frustrations.