Richard Ríos handed first start as Al-Ittihad face Al-Fayha
Al-Ittihad coach Jens Wissing names Richard Ríos in his starting lineup for the first time against Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.
Key Takeaways
AIGerman coach Jens Wissing has made a notable change to Al-Ittihad’s lineup against Al-Fayha, handing Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos his first start for the club. The two sides meet on Tuesday evening in the sixth round of the Roshn Saudi League.
Al-Ittihad begin the match in fifth place with 11 points from three wins and two draws, while Al-Fayha sit 11th with five points.
Mohammed Al-Absi starts in goal for Al-Ittihad, with Carlo Simic, Danilo Pereira, Hassan Kadesh, and Fares Abdi forming the defensive line.
In midfield, Richard Ríos lines up alongside Dion Lopy and Houssem Aouar, while the attack is led by George Ilenikhena, Steven Bergwijn, and Ahmed Al-Ghamdi.
Al-Ittihad are missing goalkeeper Predrag Rajković, midfielder Mukhtar Ali, and defender Ahmed Al-Julaidan due to injury.
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Al-Ittihad lineup vs Al-Fayha:
Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Absi
Defenders: Carlo Simic, Danilo Pereira, Hassan Kadesh, Fares Abdi
Midfielders: Richard Ríos, Dion Lopy, Houssem Aouar
Forwards: George Ilenikhena, Steven Bergwijn, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi