The Union received a significant blow before facing Al Hilal in the Saudi Roshan League competitions, as one of its professional players had to leave the Kingdom due to an unexpected family circumstance.

The Albanian left-back Mario Mitaj left for his country following the match against Qatar's Al-Gharafa, after receiving approval from both the administrative and technical staff, due to the passing of his grandmother.

The club clarified in an official statement that Metai requested permission to travel immediately after the match ended, and he was allowed to leave the camp with the condition that he returns after fulfilling his family obligations.

The Board of Directors of the Federation extended their condolences to the Albanian player, expressing their full solidarity with him in this difficult humanitarian situation and wishing him patience and solace.

Mitai is absent from the preparations for the anticipated Clasico against Al Hilal, posing a challenge for the coaching staff given the importance of the match in the 23rd round.

The "Kingdom Arena" is set to host the match on Saturday evening at 10 PM Saudi time, in an eagerly anticipated clash between the two teams.

The team enters the match in sixth place with 37 points, accumulated from 11 victories, four draws, and six losses in the league standings.