Defensive Headache Haunts Al-Ittihad Before Facing Al-Fayha
The medical team of Al-Ittihad is awaiting the final test results of defender Ahmed Sharahili to determine his availability for the upcoming match against Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League.
The Union hosts its counterpart Al-Fayha in the 22nd round on Friday evening at the "Al-Inma" Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, in a match where the team aims to strengthen its position in the standings.
The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" revealed that the decision on Sharhili's participation will be determined today, Wednesday, after he undergoes thorough medical and fitness tests to ensure his full recovery and physical readiness.
Sharhili sustained an injury during the final training session before the Al-Nassr Clasico in the 21st round, which led to his absence from the match against Qatar's Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League for the elite.
The match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Fayha is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM Saudi time, and 9:30 PM UAE time, amidst great anticipation from the fans.
Al-Ittihad enters the match occupying the seventh position in the Saudi Professional League standings with 34 points, while Al-Fayha is in the eleventh position with 23 points.
The Union hosts its counterpart Al-Fayha in the 22nd round on Friday evening at the "Al-Inma" Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, in a match where the team aims to strengthen its position in the standings.
The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" revealed that the decision on Sharhili's participation will be determined today, Wednesday, after he undergoes thorough medical and fitness tests to ensure his full recovery and physical readiness.
Sharhili sustained an injury during the final training session before the Al-Nassr Clasico in the 21st round, which led to his absence from the match against Qatar's Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League for the elite.
The match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Fayha is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM Saudi time, and 9:30 PM UAE time, amidst great anticipation from the fans.
Al-Ittihad enters the match occupying the seventh position in the Saudi Professional League standings with 34 points, while Al-Fayha is in the eleventh position with 23 points.