Al-Ittihad Jeddah don welcome back their star players for the dying moments before their big match against Al-Hazm for Saudi Roshen League. The Tigers dey look to stage comeback for the final stretch of the season.
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho and Albanian full-back Mario Mitaj touch down at Jeddah Airport early Friday morning. The two players just finish their international duties with Brazil and Albania respectively during the recent break for March.
Now, the big decision rest on Portuguese manager Sérgio Conceição, Al-Ittihad head coach. E go decide if the two players go feature for the match against Al-Hazm the same day wey dem land Jeddah.
Fabinho and Mitaj na the last Al-Ittihad players to arrive after international break. Before dem, Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar, Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic and Portuguese winger Roger Fernandes don reach since Thursday.
Al-Ittihad dey sixth for Saudi Pro League table with 42 points. Dem dey full 25 points behind Al-Nassr wey top the standings.
The match go hold today, Friday, at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. This na for the 27th round of the Roshen League.
Saudi newspaper “Al-Riyadiah” report the arrival of the two stars. The paper talk say the decision for whether dem go play go come from Conceição hand.
For fantasy football side, some players dey in strong form. Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic return from international duty after hitting 100-point mark. With Al-Ittihad hosting Al-Hazm this round, Rajkovic look well-positioned for solid return.
Midfielder Houssem Aouar remain creative force for Al-Ittihad especially at home. With low ownership for fantasy game, e fit be smart differential against Al-Hazm.
Defender Muhannad Al Shanqiti continue to impress for the champions with 10 goal contributions. Despite low selection rate, his 136 points show effectiveness, making am strong differential option.
Al-Ittihad dey look to bounce back for final part of season. The return of their international stars na big boost as dem face Al-Hazm for important league match.
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