Jack Hendry doesn't care about Saudi detractors as Pro League life has Scotland defender ready to face Mbappe
dailyrecord.co.ukSay what you like about the Saudi Pro League gravy train. Jack Hendry doesn’t care if you do.But for the Scotland ace the move to the Middle East hasn’t just been about pocketing Saudi Riyals – it’s been far more about the chance to keep football ROYALS in check.
The Al-Ettifaq defender reels off the star-studded list of strikers he’s faced in the last two months without stopping for breath.
Riyad Mahrez and Bobby Firmino shackled as Al-Ahli were held to 0-0 draw, Sadio Mane dumped as Al-Nassr were beaten 2-1 and although they lost to 2-0 to Al-Hilal there was no way past for Aleksandar Mitrovic.Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad comes soon after the break.
No wonder the prospect of facing the best striker on the planet in Lille on Tuesday holds no fear for Hendry. In fact Kylian Mbappe is just another he’s gone head-to-head with not long ago - and emerged with his pride in tact.
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