Al-Kholood receive boost ahead of facing Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Pro League

Hamed Al-Shanqity missed the recent match against Al-Faisaly due to a sudden health issue he suffered about 24 hours before the game, which led English coach Des Buckingham to rely on substitute goalkeeper Muhannad Al-Yahya to guard the net.

In the back line, Buckingham has made his decision regarding a replacement for Lithuanian Edgaras Utkus, as he has settled on featuring Guinean defender Mansour Kamara in the upcoming period to compensate for the absence of his injured teammate.

Otkus will be sidelined for 21 days due to an ankle injury sustained while playing for Lithuania against Azerbaijan during the recent international break.

Al-Kholood sit ninth in the Saudi Pro League table with 12 points, having achieved three wins, three draws, and three losses. They hope to capitalize on the return of Hamed Al-Shanqity and the stability of their defensive options against Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Kholood have regained their first-choice goalkeeper Hamed Al-Shanqity at a crucial time ahead of their match against Al-Ettifaq scheduled for next Saturday, as part of the 11th round of the Saudi Pro League, giving the team a new boost before the encounter.