Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, head of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal team, has imposed a strict dietary regimen on the players, in coordination with nutrition specialist João Oliveira, during the current training camp in Al Ain, UAE.

The newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" reported that Inzaghi designed the program to monitor players' weights and muscle mass measurements, to ensure maintaining optimal fitness during the break caused by the 2025 Arab Cup.

The newspaper added that the Italian coach coordinated with the fitness staff a daily intensive training program aimed at restoring physical fitness after the holiday and preparing the team for the upcoming league competitions.

Al Hilal will return to Riyadh after the conclusion of the overseas training camp to continue preparations ahead of their match against Al Taawoun in the tenth round of the Roshn Saudi League, scheduled for Friday, December 19.

Al Hilal team occupies second place in the league standings with 23 points after playing 9 rounds, achieving 7 wins and 2 draws, reflecting the team's ongoing battle for the top spot.

The nutrition and fitness program is part of Enzagi's strategy to maintain the players' physical and technical readiness, in preparation for continuing to compete in all local and continental championships.