Before facing Al-Ittihad, Inzaghi reveals Al-Dawsari's status and praises Al-Owais

Simone Inzaghi, the Italian manager of Al-Hilal, has revealed Salem Al-Dawsari's status ahead of the upcoming match against Ittihad in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League, confirming that the final decision will be made after the last training session.

Inzaghi confirmed that Salem Al-Dawsari and Theo Hernández participated in training over the past three days, while the coaching staff will assess the readiness of the other players returning from the Saudi national team before finalizing the lineup options.

Al-Hilal's coach noted that Salem Al-Dawsari is training with great enthusiasm following his recovery from injury, pointing out that his participation as a starter or being on the bench will be determined based on his condition after the final training session.

Inzaghi praised Nasser Al-Dawsari's performance during the Gulf Cup, describing him as an exceptional player. He explained that last season's injury affected his level, but expressed his happiness with Al-Dawsari's current development.

The Italian coach congratulated the Saudi national team on winning the Gulf Cup, specifically praising Donis and the players, while also commending Mohammed Al-Owais's performance in the tournament, emphasizing his importance and ability to make a difference.

Inzaghi spoke about the upcoming match congestion, emphasizing that the succession of fixtures poses a challenge for all teams. He stated that the coaching staff will evaluate the performance of his players in the coming period to choose the best approach to handle the crowded competition schedule.