Theo Hernández set to return for Al-Hilal against Al Ittihad

Theo Hernández, the Al-Hilal left-back, is close to regaining his place in the team for the upcoming match against Al-Ittihad in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League.

French defender Theo Hernández continues his rehabilitation program after suffering a thigh injury during the postponed match between Al-Hilal and Al Ahly FC from the third round, which ended with the leader winning by three goals.

Theo Hernández missed Al-Hilal's matches against Al-Shabab and Neom in rounds five and six, where the team triumphed over Al-Shabab with two goals to nil, before losing to Neom by the same scoreline.

The French player will miss the match against Al-Hilal and Al-Taawoun in the seventh round of the Saudi Pro League, as well as the Asian encounter against Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Current data suggests that the match against Al-Ittihad could be the point of return for Theo Hernández to the pitch, should he complete his physical readiness after finishing his treatment and rehabilitation programme.

The return of French full-back Theo Hernández represents an important boost for Al-Hilal, given his influential role on the left flank, especially with the team's desire to overcome their loss to Neom and regain positive results.

The coaching staff at Al-Hilal are awaiting updates on Theo Hernández's condition in the coming period before making a final decision regarding his participation in the clásico against Ittihad in the eighth round.