A Major Blow to Al-Ittihad Before Facing Al-Gharafa
Ahmed Al-Julaidan, the right-back for Al-Ittihad, sustained a sudden injury, raising widespread questions about his readiness ahead of the upcoming match against Qatar's Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League for the elite.
Julaidan was injured during the Clasico match against Al-Nassr, which Al-Ittihad lost 2-0, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League.
The Portuguese coach, Sergio Conceição, was forced to make a mandatory substitution in the 73rd minute, with Jalidan leaving due to injury and Mohamed Barnawi coming in as his replacement.
The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" confirmed that the player will undergo thorough medical examinations on Saturday after experiencing pain in the hamstring following the match against Al-Nassr.
In the same context, Dutchman Steven Berghuis, the winger for the Union, began his fitness program this week in preparation for returning to group training in the coming period.
The forward, Saleh Al-Shehri, continues his rehabilitation program as part of his efforts to fully recover from his injury and return to support Al-Ittihad in upcoming competitions.
The club is preparing to face Qatar's Al-Gharafa on Tuesday, February 10, at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah at 9:15 PM. The team currently holds the sixth position in the Western group with 9 points.
Julaidan was injured during the Clasico match against Al-Nassr, which Al-Ittihad lost 2-0, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League.
The Portuguese coach, Sergio Conceição, was forced to make a mandatory substitution in the 73rd minute, with Jalidan leaving due to injury and Mohamed Barnawi coming in as his replacement.
The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" confirmed that the player will undergo thorough medical examinations on Saturday after experiencing pain in the hamstring following the match against Al-Nassr.
In the same context, Dutchman Steven Berghuis, the winger for the Union, began his fitness program this week in preparation for returning to group training in the coming period.
The forward, Saleh Al-Shehri, continues his rehabilitation program as part of his efforts to fully recover from his injury and return to support Al-Ittihad in upcoming competitions.
The club is preparing to face Qatar's Al-Gharafa on Tuesday, February 10, at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah at 9:15 PM. The team currently holds the sixth position in the Western group with 9 points.