Unai Hernandez Warns Al-Ittihad of Al-Hilal's Strength in Roshen League

Young Spanish player Unai Hernandez participated for the first time with Al-Ittihad, but he could not achieve victory, as the match against Al-Akhidood ended in a last-minute draw (1-1) in the 23rd round of the Saudi Roshen League. Despite his encouraging start, he confirmed that the team needs more focus to achieve wins.

Hernandez entered the match as a substitute in the 76th minute, in an attempt to support his team offensively, but Al-Ittihad failed to capitalize on the available opportunities, which led to Al-Akhidood punishing them with a last-minute goal from a set piece. The player expressed his frustration with the result, noting the need to learn from mistakes and move forward to achieve better results.

The Spanish player confirmed that facing strong opponents like Al-Hilal requires more determination and commitment, explaining that the team needs to be fully focused to maintain its chances in the competition. He pointed out that Al-Hilal is a very strong team, which necessitates hard work to ensure victories in upcoming matches.

Despite the setback, Hernandez expressed his happiness to be at Al-Ittihad, praising the warm welcome from his teammates and fans. He affirmed that the atmosphere around him gives him the confidence and motivation to deliver his best in the coming period.

Despite the draw, Al-Ittihad remains at the top of the Saudi Roshen League with 57 points, leading by 6 points over Al-Hilal, who suffered a defeat against Al-Ahli (2-3). Meanwhile, Al-Akhidood raised its tally to 17 points, occupying the seventeenth position in the standings.