Roberto Mancini said Monday his Saudi Arabia squad had a “problem” with players not getting enough game time ahead of the Asian Cup, as domestic clubs spend big on foreign stars.

Saudi Pro League sides have splashed the cash on the likes of Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, part of a broader move into sport that will see the country host the 2034 World Cup.

The Saudis start their Asian Cup campaign against Oman on Tuesday led by Mancini, who most recently won the European Championships with his native Italy.

Speaking on the eve of the match in Qatar, Mancini said he was happy with pre-tournament preparations but noted that not all of his players were getting as much action with their clubs as he would like.

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