Crisis Keeps Piling Up: Al-Ittihad Faces Fresh Injury Blow and Departures
7 February 2026
Latest setback for Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad faced a fresh setback as troubles continue to surround the club in recent days, with a 0-2 defeat to Al-Nassr in round 21 of the Roshen Saudi Pro League marking the latest blow.
The 'Al-Ameed' have also endured the departure of French duo N'Golo Kanté and Karim Benzema; Kanté joined Fenerbahçe, while Benzema sparked a Saudi upheaval by terminating his contract and joining Al-Hilal.
Injury and squad updates
This came as the team's domestic results continued to slide, before a fresh blow arrived in the form of an injury to right-back Ahmed Al-Jaleedan.
Al-Jaleedan left the Clasico injured, and the club announced in the evening that he has a right thigh muscle injury, suggesting a likely absence from upcoming matches.
The medical staff said they will continue treatment for four players: Dutchman Steven Bergwijn, and the Saudi trio Saleh Al-Shehri, Saad Al-Mousa, and Faisal Al-Ghamdi.
Additionally, the club stated that French Moses Diaby, Portuguese Roger Fernandes, and Saudis Ahmed Sharahili and Mohand Al-Shanqiti have undergone treatment for minor injuries in recent days.
Al-Ittihad sit on 34 points, slipping to seventh in the Roshen Pro League standings.
Punchline 1: If injuries were goals, Al-Ittihad would be leading the league—the physio room is turning into the most watched area in town.
Punchline 2: They should rename the transfer window the rehabilitation window—every week a new room, a new headline, a new rumor mill.
