"Four Prominent Absences": Vissing Prepares Al Ittihad Ahead of Saudi League Resumption
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Al Ittihad resumes training under coach Jens Vissing amidst recovery programs for four injured players, alongside a friendly match against Al-Ula.
"Tigers" Crisis and International Break Hurdles: 4 Absences Jolt Vissing Before Domestic Return
The Al Ittihad first football team is gearing up to turn the page on a three-day break granted by German coach Jens Vissing, resuming group training on Monday evening ahead of a crucial phase in domestic and continental competitions. Despite the rest period, four injured players—Portuguese winger Roger Fernandes, Hamed Al-Ghamdi, Hassan Kadesh, and Malian Mahamadou Doumbia—continued their intensive rehabilitation programs under medical supervision.
Vissing aims to counter these absences through competitive tests, scheduling a friendly match against Al-Ula this Wednesday at the club's stadium in Jeddah to maintain match sharpness and test substitutes. This serves as preparation for an upcoming Asian clash against Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor on November 23 in the AFC Champions League Elite, followed by a fixture against Neom on November 27 in the Saudi Pro League.
