Saudi national team steps up preparations for Bahrain World Cup qualifier
RIYADH: The Saudi national football team resumed training on Sunday evening as preparations intensify for Thursday's crucial clash against Bahrain in the ninth round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Under the guidance of head coach Herve Renard, the session at Ettifaq Club Stadium featured warm-ups, possession drills, tactical exercises, and stretching routines.
Several players were sidelined due to injuries, including Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, Abdulrahman Al-Aboud, and Jihad Zekr, who was injured during the recent King's Cup final, as well as Muhannad Al-Saad, who was hurt in a previous friendly.
Mohamed Bakr continued his rehabilitation program, while Muteb Al-Harbi began recovery work with the medical team. Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri took part in recovery drills only.
The team will hold a closed training session on Monday evening as preparations continue.
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