Ivan Toney involved in Al Ahli dressing-room clash during Al Qadsiah defeat

A heated exchange involving England striker Ivan Toney and Al Ahli Saudi team-mate Mohammed Abdulrahman was captured on camera during their Roshn Saudi League match against Al Qadsiah, deepening concerns over the club’s recent difficulties.

Al Ahli were visiting Al Qadsiah on Tuesday at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam for the sixth round of the league season.

The incident took place midway through the second half, when the two players were seen arguing during a break for water. Al Ahli were trailing 3-1 at the time, having gone into half-time three goals behind.

The disagreement did not end when the players left the pitch. It continued as they made their way off the field, with Al Ahli head coach Marino Pusic stepping in to demand that both players calm down.

Footage of the confrontation circulated during the match, with Toney and Mohammed Abdulrahman appearing to exchange angry words before Pusic intervened.

The argument highlighted concerns about discipline within the Al Ahli squad and came during a difficult spell for the Jeddah club.

Al Ahli had already lost two of their first five Roshn Saudi League matches before facing Al Qadsiah. Their latest setback has made their hopes of competing for the title this season more complicated.

The club’s recent results have placed greater pressure on the squad, and the public disagreement between Toney and Mohammed Abdulrahman provided a visible sign of the tension surrounding the team.

Toney is the leading figure in the incident shown in the footage, which has drawn attention as Al Ahli continue to struggle for consistency in the early stages of the campaign. Pusic’s intervention was required to separate the players and restore calm as the match continued.

Al Ahli’s visit to Al Qadsiah was their sixth league fixture of the season, but the side entered the game with two defeats already recorded from their opening five matches. The result and the events on the pitch further complicated their position in the title race.

The confrontation between Mohammed Abdulrahman and Ivan Toney was shared on social media under the hashtags for the Al Qadsiah-Al Ahli fixture and the Roshn Saudi League.