UAE Pro League side Al Wahda FSCC informed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that they are unable to travel to Qatar for the competition after several members of the club tested positive for COVID-19.

The matter has been referred to the relevant AFC Committees for a decision in accordance with the applicable regulations. Esteghlal FC of Islamic Republic of Iran are the other team in the group.

Speaking ahead of Monday’s encounter at Khalifa International Stadium, Al Ahli head coach Vladan Milojevic was adamant injuries and his side’s poor form in the last stretch of the Saudi Pro League will not deter them from aiming high in the AFC Champions League.

Al Ahli won just one of their last five games in the league, finishing the domestic season in third place, albeit 14 points behind runners-up Al Nassr and a whooping 22 behind champions Al Hilal.

Emirati side Al Wahda announced on Thursday they would not be able to travel to Qatar after a number of their club members tested positive for COVID-19. Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal are the other team in the group.

It will come as no surprise that a number of Al Hilal's tournament-winning side made the line-up after their impressive displays throughout and they are joined by four other standout performers from the most recently completed competition.

Below are the 11 players voted by the public on the-AFC.com, while an XI by OPTA, the official statistics provider for the AFC, is also included as a comparison.

Asia's premier club competition has thrilled millions of fans, witnessed amazing goals, brilliant teamwork and fairytale endings over the years.

Having looked at some of the finest goalscorers in the tournament, we turn our attention to a group of stars who are set to be the focal points for their sides to build their success around over the next few weeks.

We analyse six strikers who have already played a part in this season’s edition of the competition, and have also performed admirably in their clubs’ domestic campaigns.