Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum of Al-Ettifaq resumed group training with the team on Monday after regaining full physical fitness following the Saturday break.

Before rejoining the team, the player focused solely on individual exercises to rebuild fitness levels and fully prepare for the upcoming matches.

The team's training sessions at the club's headquarters included fitness and tactical elements, concluding with a full-field scrimmage to enhance player cohesion and improve readiness.

After the training session, coach Saad Al-Shehri gave his players a one-day rest, with the team set to resume preparations on Wednesday evening before hosting Al-Fayha next Saturday in the ninth round of the Roshn Saudi League.

Al-Ittifaq occupies the eleventh position in the league standings with 9 points, trailing Al-Kholood, who are in tenth place, on goal difference. This increases the importance of the team's upcoming matches.

Wijnaldum's return to team training comes at an important time, as Al-Ettifaq seeks to strengthen its offensive presence amid strong competition in the Saudi League this season.