Al-Ittihad is preparing to face Al-Orobah, but anxiety looms over the team due to the potential absence of three key players in the upcoming round against Al-Fateh, scheduled for April 17.

The trio of Hassan Kaddash, Abdul Rahman Al-Aboud, and Danilo Pereira will miss the match against Al-Fateh if any of them receive a yellow card during the encounter with Al-Orobah.

Al-Ittihad leads the league table with 62 points, five points ahead of Al-Hilal. Any absences could impact the team's journey towards the title, especially as the league enters its decisive stages.

Al-Ittihad drew with Al-Ahli 2-2 in round 26, adding extra pressure on the team to maintain their lead and avoid any new setbacks.

The coaching staff faces a tough choice: should they risk playing the three players against Al-Orobah? Or rest them to avoid suspension? The decision could shape the battle for the top spot.

In the midst of a fierce struggle at the summit, every card feels like a 'ticking time bomb' on Al-Ittihad's path. Al-Orobah is the next challenge, but Al-Fateh looms on the horizon as a match that cannot afford absences. Will Al-Ittihad succeed in balancing the preservation of their lead while avoiding suspensions?