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Saudi national team completes final preparations for Iraq clash at Gulf Cup

Saudi Arabia wrapped up training ahead of their Group A match against Iraq on Tuesday in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.

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Saudi football team trains ahead of Iraq Gulf Cup match

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The Saudi national football team concluded its preparations this evening for Tuesday's match against Iraq, part of the third round of the group stage in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.

The squad held their training session at the King Abdullah Sports City training grounds in Jeddah, under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis. The session began with warm-up exercises, followed by defensive tactical drills, and concluded with set-piece practice.

Meanwhile, player Hassan Al-Tambakti participated in individual exercises with the medical staff due to calf muscle pain, while Alaa Al-Hajji continued his rehabilitation program with the medical team.

Saudi Arabia is in Group A of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, alongside Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait.

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