Al-Ahli defender Merih Demiral has finally started cooking in the Saudi Professional League after a tough start followed by struggle with injuries.

We have previously analyzed how Demiral could follow in the footsteps of Roger Ibanez and Edouard Mendy to redeem himself like his teammates did. [CLICK HERE TO READ]

We have pointed out on how Demiral has shown some improvements in the friendly games played in the half-season break. [CLICK HERE TO READ]

Demiral has gradually been elevating his level after his surgery. He has had a great performance to build on as we have indicated few weeks ago, and he did so.

After a decent game played in the Clasico against Al-Nassr, before the break, the Turkish defender has just displayed a defensive masterclass against Al-Ettifaq, this Friday, when The Greens needed him the most with the absence of Ibanez.

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