Musab Al-Juwair Apologizes and Accepts Responsibility After Being Dropped from Saudi Squad
Al-Qadsiah midfielder Musab Al-Juwair posted on Instagram that he fully accepts responsibility for the conduct that led to his exclusion from the Saudi national team camp in Jeddah ahead of the Gulf Cup.
Details of the exclusion
The 23‑year‑old was dropped for disciplinary reasons, allowing coach Georges Donis to call up midfielder Mukhtar Ali from Al‑Ittihad as a replacement. Al‑Juwair has earned 39 caps, scoring six goals and providing four assists, while Ali has 14 caps and two goal contributions.
Apology statement
In his Instagram story, Al‑Juwair apologized to Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al‑Faisal, Saudi FA president Bader Al‑Rizai, the technical and administrative staff, his teammates and the fans, stressing his respect for the decision and his intention to learn from the episode.
He reiterated his ongoing support for the national team and wished them continued success.
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