The Al-Ittihad team received a significant blow ahead of their anticipated match against Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Roshn League, as it was confirmed that Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn will miss the awaited encounter.

Bergwijn participated in Al-Ittihad's last match against Al-Hazm, which ended in a 1-1 draw as part of the postponed tenth round of the Saudi Roshan League. He was in the starting lineup and delivered a good performance.

The absence of the Dutch player is due to suspension resulting from an accumulation of yellow cards, after receiving a new warning during the match against Al-Hazm, bringing his total to four cards this season.

This absence is an extension of Bergwijn's series of absences, as he recently returned to participate after a previous period away due to a calf muscle injury that kept him out of several matches.

Bergwijn played 22 matches for Al-Ittihad in various competitions this season, during which he scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists, making him one of the key offensive players on the team.

The team is preparing to face Al-Khaleej in the 24th round of the Saudi Roshn League next Friday, in a match where the team aims to make up for the loss of points.

Al-Ittihad holds the sixth position in the Saudi League standings with 39 points, accumulated from 11 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, which increases the significance of the upcoming match.