Doumbia returns to Ittihad training

Al-Ittihad have welcomed back their Malian player Mohamed Doumbia, who returned to training today after a six-month absence due to an anterior cruciate ligament tear and subsequent surgery.

The official account of the club posted on the platform 'X' pictures of Doumbia appearing in training, celebrating his return with a brief comment that read: 'Welcome back.'

The player's return coincided with the resumption of the union's training under German coach Jens Wissing, following the five-day break the team received.

Al-Ittihad's last match was against Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite, and it ended in a defeat for Al-Ittihad by four goals to one.

The federation announced last March that Mohamed Doumbia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the match against Al-Kholood in the semi-finals of the King's Cup last season. The coaching staff is currently working on gradually preparing him for his return to the pitch.