New Faces in the Green Camp: Saudi Arabia Gears Up for Egypt Friendly

Training in Jeddah Ahead of Egypt Friendly

The Saudi Arabia national team pressed on with preparations for a Friday friendly against Egypt as part of their March camp, focusing on fitness and tactical alignment for the upcoming clash.

Salman Al-Faraj carried out individualized drills under the guidance of the coaching staff, while Zakaria Hosawi continued his rehabilitation program.

Mehtab Al-Harbi joined the first team training, arriving from the national B camp after being called up by head coach Hervé Renard.

Renard also summoned Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem of Al-Fateh to participate with the national B squad during the same period.

The Greens’ training took place at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, beginning with warm-ups, then square drills, followed by varied tactical sessions, and concluding with a full-field scrimmage.

In related news, the national B team trained on the secondary pitch under Italian coach Luigi Di Biagio, with Renard in attendance. The session featured warm-ups, quadrant-style drills, diverse tactical work, and a final full-field practice.

Read more in the source article to see the latest developments and readiness notes for the squad.

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