Al-Ittihad is assembling its strongest lineup as they gear up for a crucial clash against Al-Duhail in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League. The team’s management has opted to call upon the entire roster of foreign players ahead of the highly anticipated match, which is set to take place on Monday evening at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
According to reports from “Al-Riyadiyah,” Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição has decided to include all professional players who traveled to Doha. The squad features notable names including Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajković, and a strong midfield line comprising Serbian Jan Carlo Simic, Portuguese Danilo Pereira, and Albanian Mario Mitaj, among others.
Additionally, the lineup showcases a wealth of talent, including Algerian Houssem Aouar, French World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté, Brazilian Fabinho, and rising stars like Malian Mahamadou Doumbia, French forward Moussa Diaby, and Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn. The presence of French striker Karim Benzema further underlines the coaching staff’s commitment to utilizing all options available for this critical match.
The stakes are high as Al-Ittihad currently holds sixth place in their group with 6 points, while Al-Duhail sits in seventh with 4 points. This match is pivotal for both teams in their quest to secure qualification in the tournament. With both squads eager to clinch a win, fans can expect an exciting showdown filled with intense competition and skillful play.
This upcoming encounter is not just a battle for points, but also a chance for both sides to prove their mettle on the continental stage, promising a thrilling spectacle for football enthusiasts.