Brazilian Galeno has brought positive vibes back to the corridors of Al-Ahli Jeddah after returning to participate in the team's training session on Friday evening, providing his German coach Matthias Yaisleh with an important boost ahead of the anticipated Asian clash against Qatari side Al-Sadd.

Galeno trained normally with his teammates, as confirmed by sports journalist Walid Saeed via the 'X' platform, following a period of absence due to injury, which bodes well for his inclusion in Al-Ahli's squad for the upcoming match in the elite AFC Champions League.

The player suffered a muscle injury below the knee during the match against Pyramids in the Ocean Cup final, leaving the field after 30 minutes due to recurring pain in the same area, which raised concerns among the coaching staff and fans in recent times.

Al-Ahli is preparing to face Al-Sadd on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time in Mecca and Qatar, and 6:00 PM Cairo time, while the match will kick off at 8:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, in a strong encounter that could determine the qualification landscape.

Al-Ahli currently occupies the second position in their AFC Champions League group standings with 7 points, enhancing their chances of competing for qualification, while Al-Sadd sits in ninth place with only two points, making the match crucial for both teams.

Galeno's return is a significant gain for the Gazelles of Jeddah, especially since he is considered one of the team's key attacking elements, and his ability to make a difference gives Yaisleh a wide array of options before the decisive match.