Al Ahli are in the middle of their best run of the season, winning five straight matches across the Saudi Pro League and AFC Champions League Elite, yet the club faces real concerns that could test that momentum in the weeks ahead. The most pressing issue is a mounting injury list. Seven players missed the 2-1 victory over Al-Gharafa on Monday, including key figures Merih Demiral, Edouard Mendy, and Winderson Galeno, prompting sharp public criticism from Saudi sports media about the club's player management. Coach Marino Pusic has had to manage his squad carefully, and the depth of the problem is becoming harder to ignore. Against that backdrop, Ivan Toney remains the central figure holding everything together. The English striker leads the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 13 goals, scored the opener against Al-Gharafa, and has been directly involved in both of Al Ahli's recent wins. That form makes the reports linking him to Newcastle United all the more concerning for the club's supporters. The same club that poached former manager Matthias Jaissle now appears interested in Toney, and broadcaster Khalid Al-Shneif described a potential departure as a catastrophe for Al Ahli. Off the pitch, the club is still searching for a sporting director after three appointments in quick succession failed to stick. Albanian candidate Igli Tare has emerged as a candidate, though his name has already generated controversy. Al Ahli sit fifth in the Saudi Pro League and face Al Shabab on October 30.