The coaching staff of Al-Ittihad Club, led by Portuguese Sergio Conceição, announced the list of players traveling to Al-Ahsa in preparation for facing Al-Fateh, as part of the 19th round of the Saudi Roshn League.

Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium will host the match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Fateh on Thursday evening at 8:30 PM, in a game where both teams aim to improve their positions in the standings.

The list saw a notable surprise with the absence of French star Karim Benzema, alongside Dutchman Steven Bergwijn, without any additional details being disclosed about the reasons for their exclusion.

The goalkeeping roster included Rajkovic, Mohammed Al-Absi, and Hamed Al-Shanqeeti, with a technical reliance on experienced players ahead of the anticipated match.

In the defensive line were Hassan Kadesh, Danilo Pereira, Mohammed Brunei, Ahmed Sharahili, Ahmed Al-Julaidan, Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, and Mario Mitaj.

The midfield options included Kante, Fabinho, Awad Al-Nashri, Hamad Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Flatah, and Mahamadou Doumbia, to ensure a balance between defense and attack.

The front line is led by Moussa Diaby, Saleh Al-Shehri, Roger Fernandez, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, and Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, in the absence of Benzema from the lineup.

Al-Ittihad holds the sixth position in the Saudi League standings with 30 points, while Al-Fateh is in the tenth position with 21 points, which increases the importance of the match for both teams.