Saad, who plays for Sporting Kansas City, is a welcome addition as Lebanon look to stay ahead in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers. Lebanon currently top the group with six points after two matches, having beaten Hong Kong (2-0) and Malaysia (2-1) in their first two matches. They can, however, expect to be tested by DPR Korea on Matchday 3 at the Kim II-sung Stadium in Pyongyang.