The latest injury updates from Al Ittihad include the return of striker Steven Bergwijn to training, with the Belgium international having recovered from a knee ligament injury sustained in the team's recent defeat against Hajduk Split.
Bergwijn was initially sidelined due to a knee ligament injury he suffered in the game against Hajduk, but after undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the club's training ground, he has been able to make his way back into the squad for this week's match against Al Ahly.
The 27-year-old striker has been one of Al Ittihad's most prolific scorers this season, scoring 18 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions so far this campaign. He is currently the second highest goal scorer on the team behind Mohamed Salah, who has scored 24 goals in 26 games.
Despite his impressive form, Bergwijn will be looking to continue his progress during the upcoming matches as the Belgian national team prepares for their World Cup qualifying campaign. The striker has already impressed during pre-WC preparations, scoring a hat-trick against Germany in November.
Bergwijn's return to training comes as a welcome relief for Al Ittihad fans, who have been waiting for him to return following his knee injury. The club's new manager,Ligue 1 Focus Marcel Sabitzer, praised Bergwijn's performance during training sessions, saying that he had "a lot of improvement to do" before he could play for them.
In addition to his fitness recovery, Bergwijn also faces a number of other challenges ahead of the upcoming matches, including the departure of Belgian international Maarten Stekelenburg, who will miss out due to suspension for the upcoming tournament.
Overall, the return of Bergwijn to training marks another positive development for Al Ittihad, and fans can look forward to seeing more of the striker's impact on the team over the coming weeks and months.