The date of the final return of Al-Ittihad's midfield star, Faisal Al-Ghamdi , to participate fully in group training remains shrouded in mystery, as the Jeddah club's medical staff has not yet decided to give him the green light to join his teammates.
Intensive rehabilitation program for recovery
Al-Ghamdi is currently undergoing a rigorous rehabilitation and treatment program designed by the medical staff to recover from his recent muscle injury. The injury, a hamstring strain in his left thigh, occurred during his team's match against Uzbekistan's Nasaf in the AFC Champions League at the end of last year. The club's management is keen to ensure the player's full recovery to avoid any setbacks that could keep him off the field for an extended period, especially given the sensitivity of hamstring injuries.
The importance of Faisal Al-Ghamdi in Al-Ittihad's lineup
This injury comes at a critical time for Al-Ittihad, as Faisal Al-Ghamdi is a key player and one of the young talents the team relies on to build attacks and link the lines. His absence presents a tactical challenge for the coaching staff, who are striving to find suitable replacements to maintain balance in midfield, especially given the fierce competition both domestically and continentally. Al-Ittihad fans eagerly await the player's return, given his significant contribution and his fighting spirit.
A highly anticipated match against Al-Ettifaq
In related news, and on the domestic front, Al-Ittihad is finalizing its preparations to host Al -Ettifaq in a highly anticipated and crucial match. The game is scheduled for 8:30 PM tomorrow, Friday, as part of the 16th round of the Saudi Professional League. This match holds particular significance as it pits two teams against each other, both vying to improve their positions in the league standings.
The battle for positions in the Roshan League
Al-Ittihad enters this match in sixth place in the league standings with 27 points, a position that falls short of the ambitions of the club's fans, who are hoping for a climb into the top four and a title challenge. Meanwhile, Al-Ettifaq is close behind in seventh place, just five points behind. This narrow margin makes the match a "six-pointer," as a victory for Al-Ittihad would solidify their position and widen the gap with their pursuers, while a loss could reduce the deficit and increase the pressure on the team from fans and the media.
