Surprise Regarding Al-Shehri and Concerns About Al-Nashri's Readiness in Al-Ittihad The lineup for Al-Ittihad's upcoming match against Riyadh is taking shape as reports confirm the fitness status of key players. Forward Saleh Al-Shehri has fully recovered from a calf injury and is expected to feature in the game, having trained intensely in recent days. His participation in full team sessions has provided the coaching staff with additional attacking options ahead of the encounter. Midfielder Awad Al-Nashri, however, faces uncertainty over his availability. The club has indicated that his physical readiness is not yet complete, and he remains in a specialized rehabilitation program following an injury sustained during the clash against Al-Hazm. Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah noted that Al-Nashri’s recovery is ongoing, and his inclusion in the matchday squad remains under review. Preparations for the match are nearing completion, with the team set to conduct its final training session on Thursday afternoon at the club’s stadium. After the session, players will have breakfast before the delegation travels to Riyadh for the game. Al-Shehri, 32, has made a significant contribution this season, appearing in 19 matches across competitions and logging 514 minutes of play. His efforts have resulted in four goals and one assist, highlighting his importance to the team’s attacking strategy. Other developments include the return of Youssef Al-Nassiri to training, as he prepares for the Riyadh match following his injury recovery. Additionally, the club has addressed disciplinary matters, with the disciplinary committee rejecting Al-Ittihad’s complaint against Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney.#al_ittihad #saleh_al_shehri #awad_al_nashri #al_hazm #al_riyadiyah
