6 Flaws Threatening Al-Ittihad's Journey in the League Before the Decisive Rounds

Fahd Al-Harifi, the former Al-Nassr star, confirmed that Al-Ittihad is suffering from six problems affecting its performance, noting that solving them would make it an unbeatable team.

Al-Harifi explained that Al-Ittihad struggles to impose its style throughout the match, especially against strong teams, which causes it to lose possession and influence the course of play.

He believes that the team faces difficulty in pressing, as it relies on marking spaces instead of focusing on the ball carrier, making it easier for opponents to penetrate its defense.

The distance between the lines forces players to hold onto the ball for long periods, leading to fatigue and a drop in tempo in the second half, especially in the absence of Aouar.

He pointed out that goals come from specific players, with a lack of effectiveness in set pieces, reducing the variety of attacking solutions for the team.

He criticized the insufficient exploitation of the flanks, relying on penetrations from the center, in addition to the weakness of shots from outside the area, which decreases scoring opportunities.