Yassine Bono: The Main Reason Why Al-Hilal Are Leading the Saudi Pro League Table?

No Neymar, no problem: Al-Hilal sit atop the league table, four points above Al-Nassr and nine above Al-Ahli, having won 11 in a row in all competitions. Jorge Jesus' side picked up their third straight 2-0 win on November 10 with Aleksandar Mitrovic opening the scoring in the 81st minute whilst Mohammed Kanno sealed the deal against Al-Taawoun with a goal in the 99th minute. 

Despite the absence of the Brazilian playmaker, Al-Hilal boast the likes of Mitrovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, Salem Al-Dawsari, Michael Delgado, Malcom, and many more, but one player who has been absolutely vital since arriving is Yassine Bounou. After an epic campaign that saw him win the Europa League with Sevilla and lead Morocco to the semifinals of the World Cup, Bono is showing why he is one of the best goalkeepers in world football.

The 32-year-old has made himself a reliable presence in terms of 1v1 situations, and his veteran composure has proven vital to an Al-Hilal side that has not been conceding too many chances but rather, dominating possession and operating with a high defensive line. They don't concede many counter-attacks, but when they do, they're often dangerous, notably against speedy strikers. 

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