Conceicao Keeps Quiet on One Player as Winter Deals Loom: A Win That Won't Quiet Transfer Talk
9 January 2026
Match recap
The Portuguese Sergio Conceicao, head coach of Al-Ittihad, delivered striking comments after a resounding 4-0 win over Al Khlood on Friday night in the 14th round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League, as they push to defend the title.
Competition standing
With the win, Al Ittihad collect 26 points and sit fourth in the standings, moving closer to the top of the table as they chase to defend the title won last season.
Postmatch remarks
Conceicao spoke after the game that the team had played well, were the most dangerous and aggressive, and that they managed to score four goals and took advantage of the red card, expressing happiness at the winning run.
Squad notes and transfers
He added that he thanked the players for their performance and that they aim to improve in some areas, noting that goals conceded from the right came from lapses, while praising the partnership of Mohannad Al Shanqeeti and French Moussa Diaby.
Transfers and future plans
On winter transfers he stated that his focus remains on the current match, that there will be deals but he cannot talk about them at the moment.
Selection decisions
Regarding Abdulrahman Al Aboud being left out of match lists despite no injury, Conceicao said the players on hand are the ones ready and deserving of selection, and he did not want to discuss reasons, keeping commentary to the match.
Punchline 1: Conceicao fires a perfect no comment shot at the rumor mill
Punchline 2: When it comes to transfers, silence can be louder than a crowd, and Al Ittihad just trained in stealth mode
