The Union Club received a significant morale boost before its anticipated confrontation against the Qatari team Al-Gharafa, in the seventh round of the elite AFC Champions League, following positive developments concerning the readiness of several of its influential players.

A Saudi press report confirmed that French player Moussa Diaby and Portuguese player Roger Fernandes successfully completed their treatment programs and fully recovered from the injuries that recently kept them from participating.

The newspaper 'Al-Youm' explained that the duo is now technically and physically ready to be present in the Al-Gharafa match, providing the technical staff led by Sergio Conceicao with broader options for the starting lineup.

Diaby and Fernandes are considered key elements in the Union's system this season, due to their offensive solutions and ability to make a difference in decisive matches.

In the same context, Mohannad Al-Shanqeeti is now available to participate after recovering from an injury sustained during the match against Al-Nassr, strengthening the team's right flank.

The Union ranks sixth in the standings of Group B in the elite AFC Champions League with 9 points, while the Qatari team Al-Gharafa is in ninth place with 6 points.

The Union enters the match seeking to correct its course after its recent loss against Al-Nassr with two goals to none in the twenty-first round of the Saudi Roshan League.