Young Al Ahli goalkeeper Yasser Al-Mosailem was handed his chance in the national set-up with veterans Mabrouk Zaid and Mohammad Khouja being absent. The 23-year-old custodian produced a string of impressive displays for Al Ahli to earn his place in Helio Anjos' side after helping the Saudi Premier League side to two domestic trophies, and he played the first time on Saudi Arabia national team in 2007 AFC Asian Cup, where Yasser had an outstanding performance, helping the Saudis to reach the final. However, subsequent injuries forced him to be excluded from the national team in major competitions like 2011 and 2015 AFC Asian Cups, and losing the position to Waleed Abdullah.