After draw against Abha, Ríos injury raises concern at Ittihad

Richard Ríos fell to the ground after a strong challenge from an Abha player. He tried to continue playing despite the pain, but he was unable to carry on, leaving the pitch in tears while clearly struggling to walk.

German coach Jens Wissing was forced to make an emergency substitution due to a player's injury, raising concerns within the club about his readiness for upcoming commitments.

The injury becomes more significant as the anticipated match against Al-Ain approaches, scheduled for next Monday, as part of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Abha held Al-Ittihad to a 1-1 draw in their match that took place on Friday evening, as part of the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League for the 2026-2027 season.

With this result, Ittihad has reached 24 points, settling in fourth place in the standings, while Abha has raised its tally to 3 points, continuing to occupy the last position.

Al-Ittihad suffered a worrying blow during their match against Abha, as Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos sustained an ankle injury that forced him to leave the pitch before the end of the game.