Ittihad's Comeback Hopes Face Al-Hazm: Nesyri Returns as Al-Shehri Faces Setback
2 April 2026
Overview
Al Ittihad received an unexpected blow before facing Al-Hazm scheduled for Friday evening, in round 27 of the Roshen Pro League, a development that shook the squad and raised concerns for the technical staff and fans alike, especially with the title race as tight as a drum.
The club had regained the services of Moroccan striker Youssef Nesyri after recovering from his latest injury, and he took part in full group training in front of the coaching staff, eyes on the upcoming duel.
According to the club's official X account, striker Saleh Al-Shehri is dealing with a leg muscle injury.
Injury updates and outlook
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He added that the Saudi international striker sustained an injury in the latest national team camp ahead of matches with Egypt and Serbia, which forced him to miss some legitimate practice time.
The medical team indicated the player will follow a medical and rehabilitation program, paving the way for his return, and managers hope he can rejoin the squad soon.
The 'Al-Ameed' aims to fix the course, currently sixth with 42 points in Roshen, as the league table tightens around the top spots.
Punchline 1: If injuries were emails, the club would be forever in the spam folder.
Punchline 2: Nesyri comes back quicker than my Wi‑Fi when I switch from 4G to Wi‑Fi 6.
