Al-Ittihad Recovers Striker En-Nesyri After Al-Hazm Absence
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26 February 2026at13:37
Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, Al-Ittihad's player, is expected to return to full team training today, Thursday, after recovering from a minor injury sustained in the match against Al-Hilal.
En-Nesyri had been limited to individual training sessions following the injury, which led the technical staff to rest him for the previous match against Al-Hazm, according to Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiah".
The Moroccan striker's individual training consisted of running around the pitch and some ball work to maintain his physical fitness and readiness for team training.
En-Nesyri is anticipated to participate in the team's collective training today, Thursday, in preparation for the upcoming match against Al-Khaleej tomorrow, Friday, at 19:00 GMT.
Q&A
What happened to Youssef En-Nesyri?
Youssef En-Nesyri sustained a minor injury during Al-Ittihad's match against Al-Hilal, which sidelined him from team activities. He has since completed individual training and is now expected to rejoin full team training sessions today, Thursday.
How did En-Nesyri's injury affect Al-Ittihad?
En-Nesyri's injury led the technical staff to rest him for Al-Ittihad's previous match against Al-Hazm, impacting the team's lineup. His absence meant the team played without their key Moroccan striker in that fixture.
When will Youssef En-Nesyri return to competitive play?
Youssef En-Nesyri is anticipated to participate in Al-Ittihad's collective training today, Thursday, in preparation for their upcoming match. The team is scheduled to play against Al-Khaleej tomorrow, Friday, at 19:00 GMT.
