Moroccan Blow Hits Al-Ittihad: What Really Happened?

Match recap

Al Ittihad earned a hard fought 1-0 victory over Al Hazm on Friday, lifting them to round 27 of the Roshen Saudi Pro League, but the win carried a Moroccan blow for the Al Ameed team.

Youssef En Nesyri started the match returning from an earlier injury yet did not show his full quality on the night.

According to the Saudi newspaper Al Riyadia En Nesyri picked up an injury against Al Hazm and will undergo a medical evaluation on Saturday to determine the duration of his absence and the treatment plan.

If he misses time it could deepen an ongoing crisis for the club which already shows signs of wobbling in results and lacks attacking options.

Since arriving in the winter window En Nesyri has not yet demonstrated his full potential with 4 goals and one assist across 10 appearances in domestic and continental competitions.

Outlook

His fitness updates will shape the teams plans ahead of key fixtures as the depth on the frontline is tested.

Punchline 1 In football injuries are like surprise guests uninvited and always with a taste for drama.

Punchline 2 If the medical report is longer than the goals list Al Ittihad might need a bigger bench to stay alive in the title race.