Injury Storm Looms as Shabab Preps for Saudi Pro League Clash with Al Ittihad
13 December 2025
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Shabab are bracing for a challenging clash with Al Ittihad as they prepare for the 11th round of the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, December 27.
The club confirms Vincent Siro continues his rehabilitation with the fitness staff, featuring running drills around the pitch and ball work.
Abdul Aziz Al-Othman has only completed individual gym sessions after reporting a mild muscle strain.
Brazilian Carlos Junior has trained in the gym, while Hamam Al-Hamami continues rehab at the clinic before running around the pitch.
Shabab currently sit 13th in the league with 8 points, while Al Ittihad stand 14 points in 7th place.
Standings & Key Notes
Standings recap: Shabab 13th (8 pts), Al Ittihad 7th (14 pts). The match is part of the round 11 fixtures and could alter the table depending on injuries and form.
Note: The report emphasizes injury updates and ongoing rehab rather than any confirmed starting XI.
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Punchline 1: If injuries were a league, Shabab would be leading the table—just not the one that counts every week.
Punchline 2: The only thing more persistent than this injury list is my new year’s resolution to stop procrastinating… which clearly isn’t happening anytime soon.
