Dombia comments on his return to Ittihad training

Al-Ittihad have welcomed back Malian player Mohamedou Doumbia after he recovered from a cruciate ligament injury and returned to participate in team training following an absence of around seven months.

Dombia expressed his happiness at returning to team training through a message he posted on his official TikTok account, saying: "After a long journey, I am finally in team training."

The Al-Ittihad player suffered an injury during the match against Al-Kholood in March 2026, undergoing surgery afterwards, before beginning a rehabilitation journey that lasted several months under the supervision of the medical staff.

During his absence, Doumbia committed to following his rehabilitation program to regain his physical and technical abilities, until he received the green light to return to team training after a long absence.

The player's return to matches is expected to be gradual starting from December, according to the recommendations of the medical staff, who are keen to ensure his complete recovery and avoid any setbacks.

Al-Ittihad plan to utilise Doumbia's services in the AFC Champions League Elite starting from December, with the intention of registering him in the team’s roster during the winter transfer window, after previously removing his name from the list due to injury.