Al-Ittihad Jeddah Seize Last-Minute Victory Against Al-Hazm
Al-Ittihad received key reinforcements on Friday ahead of their Roshen League fixture with Al-Hazm. The arrivals came just hours before kick-off in Jeddah.
Arrivals and squad update
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho landed at Jeddah Airport early on Friday morning. Albanian full-back Mario Metaj arrived alongside him after completing international duty in March.
They were the final players to return following the international break. A trio had arrived the previous day.
- Houssem Aouar — Algerian midfielder.
- Predrag Rajkovic — Serbian goalkeeper.
- Roger Fernandes — Portuguese winger.
Manager will assess fitness
Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição will decide if the newcomers play. The choice comes with little recovery time after travel.
The staff will assess fitness and match readiness before naming the lineup.
Match context and standings
The game is part of the 27th round of the Saudi Roshen League. It takes place at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium.
Al-Ittihad sit sixth in the league with 42 points. They trail leaders Al-Nassr by 25 points.
Supporters hope Al-Ittihad Jeddah can seize a last-minute win over Al-Hazm. Filmogaz.com will monitor lineup news and any late developments.
