The expected Al-Ittihad lineup for the match against Al-Najma is being reviewed. The match will take place between the two teams as part of the third round of the Roshn Professional League competition, held at King Abdullah Stadium in Buraidah.

The team is expected to enter the match with the following formation:

Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Absi

Defense: Muhannad Al-Shanqiti, Danilo Pereira, Saad Al-Mousa, Mário Mitaj

Midfield: Fabinho Tavares, N’Golo Kanté, Hossam Awad

Attack: Moussa Diaby, Steven Bergwijn, Saleh Al-Shahri.

The duo Karim Benzema, along with Brij Raikovic, will be absent from Al-Ittihad during the match against Al-Najma. The first will miss the match due to injury, while the second is absent due to a red card in the team’s last match against Al-Fateh.

Al-Ittihad had previously succeeded in defeating Al-Fateh with a score of four goals to two in the match held at Al-Inma’ Stadium.

King Abdullah Stadium

King Abdullah Stadium is a major sports venue in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2014. It is primarily used for football matches and serves as the home stadium for the Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli. The modern stadium was named in honor of the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.

Al-Inma’ Stadium

Al-Inma’ Stadium is a modern sports facility located in Saudi Arabia, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed as part of the country’s broader initiative to develop its sports infrastructure and host major sporting events. The stadium represents the nation’s growing investment in athletics and community engagement through sport.