Union Reveals Reason for Absence of N'Golo Kante and Saleh Al-Shehri Against Al-Najma
Sunday 01-02-2026
Al-Ittihad Club clarified the reasons for the absence of French midfielder N'Golo Kante and forward Saleh Al-Shehri from the team's roster for the match against Al-Najma in the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn League.

The club's statement mentioned that Kanté suffered a traumatic bruise on the left side of his rib cage during the recent match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Fateh. He is currently undergoing a rehabilitation program under the supervision of the medical team.

The club indicated that Saleh Al-Shehri underwent medical examinations that confirmed an injury in his right calf muscle. He is currently undergoing a treatment and rehabilitation program to regain his fitness before returning to the field.

The Union is preparing to face Al-Najma on Sunday at the "Enma" Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, at 8:30 PM local time.

Al-Ittihad occupies the sixth position in the Saudi League standings with 31 points, collected from 9 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, while Al-Najma is at the bottom with only 5 points.

The match is an opportunity for Al-Ittihad to strengthen its position in the league and secure three points against a team struggling with results this season, amidst significant fan attention.

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