The Al-Ittihad team received a significant morale boost ahead of their anticipated match against Japan's Machida Zelvia, as part of the AFC Champions League elite competition.

The latest training session saw the return of Dutch star Steven Bergwijn after recovering from the muscle injury that recently kept him away from the team.

Bergwijn was injured during the match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Wahda of the UAE in the Round of 16, but he managed to recover and return to group training.

The player's chances of being included in the team's lineup for the upcoming match have increased, given his physical readiness and the coaching staff's desire to benefit from his offensive abilities.

Bergwijn has delivered outstanding performances this season, participating in 28 matches, during which he scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists to his teammates.

The team is preparing for a tough match against the Japanese team on Friday evening, with the game scheduled for 9 PM as part of the quarter-finals of the tournament.

The club hopes to capitalize on the return of its influential player to boost its chances of achieving a positive result and continuing its journey towards the continental title.