Ahli forward Hussein Yasser failed to make Qatar's preliminary squad for next month's Gulf Cup of Nations. French coach Bruno Metsu did not include the talented frontman in a provisional 35-man squad, due to his lack of first team football. Prior to joining Ahli, Yasser was a regular member of the Maroons' roster, but the 26-year-old struggled to find his place in Manuel Jose's starting line-up. Qatar will compete in Group B against Saudi Arabia, Yemen and holders UAE in Oman.