The Saudi coach Laurent Blanc spoke about his upcoming team's match against Al -Shabab in the league.

Al -Ittihad faces its youth counterpart next Wednesday in the 16th round of the Saudi Professional League.

"We seek to improve in some aspects, including dealing with corner strikes, but we in general are the best team in the defensive side in the competition.".

He continued: "Al -Hilal exceeds us offensive and we seek to equal excellence and put the union team in the position it deserves."

Plan was asked about the player Ahmed Shrahili, who is returning from a long absence due to the injury of the cruciate ligament, and he confirmed that he might return before the end of the current season.

The French coach explained that the young player Ahmed Al -Ghamdi needs further development and after that he may have an opportunity with the team.

On the absence of Hossam Awar, the star of the team due to the suspension, Blanc said: "I did not settle on the alternative and we have misfortune with absences and injuries, but at the same time we have no basic formation, everyone can participate."