Midseason kickoff shake-up: Al-Ittihad’s bold chase for glory amid schedule tweaks
Saudi Pro League officials reshuffle the kickoff of Al-Ittihad vs Al-Riyadh, as the teams chase vital points. Al-Ittihad sit eighth with 11 points, under a seasonliest of changes after a coaching swap from Laurent Blanc to Sergio Conceicao. The club faces three heavy fronts: the league, the King's Cup, and the AFC Champions League, with expectations high and patience running thin. The article examines how the adjustments, form, and squad dynamics shape a pivotal period for the ambitious Jeddah club.