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Saudi Arabia to rotate XI for Iraq qualifier

Assistant coach Serafim Angelinas said Saudi Arabia will make changes to their starting lineup against Iraq to give new players minutes, while confirming Donis is fit and will play.

What it means

• Saudi Arabia face Iraq in tomorrow's group decider, aiming to top the group
• Coaching staff confirm rotation: several new players will get starting minutes
• Donis is not injured and will feature normally despite missing the press conference

Model read

Saudi Arabia's deliberate rotation slightly weakens their cohesion for the Iraq match, though the intent to win remains, so the effect on the result is moderate rather than decisive.

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