Conceição Confirms Mitei and Fabinho’s Inclusion for Al-Hazm Match

Filmogaz.com says Al-Ittihad is awaiting a final call from coach Conceição on Mitei and Fabinho. The pair returned from international duty and rejoined the squad in Jeddah early Friday.

Players’ return and status

Mitei, listed as Mario Mitaj by some sources, and Fabinho finished their national team commitments. They arrived at the club camp in the early hours of Friday morning.

Club medical and training staff will assess their fitness and sharpness. The evaluations will guide the coach’s decision.

Coach’s assessment and selection

Portuguese coach Sergio Conceição will confirm their inclusion after those checks. His choice will depend on physical and technical readiness.

The manager has the final say on the matchday squad. He will weigh risk and team needs before deciding.

Match details and context

The game is part of the 27th round of the Saudi Professional League. Kick-off is at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah at 7:15 PM.

Al-Ittihad seeks a victory to stay in contention for the top positions. The coaching staff view player availability as important for that goal.

Potential impact

Including Mitei and Fabinho could add depth and tactical options for Al-Ittihad. Their international experience may prove useful against Al-Hazm.

The club will announce the official lineup once Conceição confirms the final selections. Fans should expect an update before kickoff.