Al-Ittihad midfielder Mohamed Doumbia returned to group training on Monday after around eight months out with a knee injury. Doumbia's official participation will depend on how well he responds to the training loads and the assessment of his physical condition, with the aim of easing him back in during December.
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Doumbia tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during March's match against Al-Khaleej in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup.
Surgery and rehabilitation
The injury required surgery and a long rehabilitation programme. Doumbia completed his treatment and rehabilitation in Lyon.
Gradual return planned
The coaching staff intend to build Doumbia's workload gradually after his long spell out. His return to training will not be rushed into a return to matches.
His official participation will depend on how well he responds to the training loads and the assessment of his physical condition.
Rios facing several weeks out
Al-Ittihad's Colombian midfielder Richard Rios has an ankle injury that will sideline him for several weeks.
