One step separates Dembélé from returning to Al-Ettifaq training

Moussa Dembélé, the striker for Al-Ettifaq, is close to regaining his participation in team training after it was decided that he would undergo physical and fitness tests next Thursday to evaluate his readiness for a return.

The results of the medical examinations will determine the final decision regarding the player, whether to allow him to join the group training with his teammates or to continue his individual rehabilitation program until he fully recovers.

Al-Ittihad will resume collective training on Thursday, coinciding with Dembélé undergoing a medical and physical assessment to determine his participation in the upcoming phase.

Meanwhile, Swedish player Jordan Larsson, Ziyad Al-Ghamdi, Radhi Al-Otaibi, and Khalid Al-Ghannam continue their rehabilitation and treatment programs at the club's facilities, taking advantage of the break to regain their fitness.

The medical staff is working to prepare injured players to return to training and integrate with the group as soon as possible, according to recovery stages and the response to the specific programs for each player.

Al-Ettifaq are currently in 7th place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 19 points after 12 rounds of the competition.