Surprise XI: Al Ittihad Unveils a Bold Start vs. Al Taawoun
Sergio Conceição names a surprise starting XI for Al Ittihad to face Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. Bergwijn features despite transfer rumors, while Aouar starts on the bench due to fitness. The defense, midfield, and attack are balanced for a tense clash, with Raikovic in goal and Kanté anchoring the midfield. Al Ittihad sit sixth with 20 points, eight behind the third-placed team from Qassim, in a long-standing head-to-head rivalry.