Renard principally sticks to a 4-2-3-1 formation however is versatile sufficient to undertake a extra attacking 4-3-3 if required.
Mohammed Al-Owais is prone to begin between the sticks. He shall be shielded by a again 4 of Al-Bulaihi and Al-Amri on the coronary heart of defence. Al-Ghanam would possibly get the nod at right-back whereas Al-Shahrani will occupy the left-back place.
Al-Faraj and Otayf ought to slot in as the 2 defensive midfielders. Al-Dawsari and Al-Muwallad may occupy their positions on the left and proper flank respectively, with Bahebri because the attacking midfielder.
Al-Buraikan might need the accountability to guide the assault.
Saudi Arabia XI (4-2-3-1): Al-Owais; Al-Ghanam, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Amri, Al-Shahrani; Al-Faraj, Otayf; Al-Muwallad, Bahebri, Al-Dawsari; Buraikan.