Saudi Arabia conclude preparations ahead of decisive Gold Cup clash with Trinidad and Tobago
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The Green Falcons trained at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the match — which kicks off in the early hours of the morning in Saudi Arabia — will be played.
The training session was led by head coach Herve Renard, while midfielder Muhannad Al-Saad continued his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the team's medical staff.
Saudi Arabia sit second in Group D, having lost narrowly to the US and beaten Haiti in their previous matches.
A win against Trinidad and Tobago would guarantee the Green Falcons a place in the knockout stage.
A draw could still be enough to progress, but only if Haiti fail to upset group leaders US in the other final-round fixture.
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