Richard Rios chooses Latin America for rehabilitation

Colombian Richard Ríos, midfielder for Ittihad, has left Jeddah to start the first phase of his rehabilitation program in Latin America, moving between Colombia and Brazil, and is set to return after successfully completing it.

Richard Ríos suffered an injury during the match between Ittihad and Abha, which took place on October 30, as part of the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League.

Medical tests revealed that the player has suffered a sprain in his left ankle, accompanied by damage to the fibular ligament, which has kept him from participating with the team recently.

In contrast, the medical staff of the federation continues to monitor the player's condition directly, through continuous communication with him and remote supervision of the stages of treatment and rehabilitation, to ensure the implementation of the specified program without delay.

The club aims to avoid any new setback for Rios that could hinder his recovery or delay his return to the pitch, while monitoring the progress of his condition throughout his time outside Saudi Arabia.

Colombian player Richard Rios joined Ittihad during last summer's transfer window on loan from SL Benfica. He has participated in nine matches across various competitions, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

Ittihad are preparing to resume their matches after the international break, where they will face Pakhtakor on November 20, in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Elite.