Saudi national team resumes training ahead of Gulf Cup clash with Iraq

Saudi Arabia's football team has recommenced training in Jeddah, gearing up for their concluding Gulf Cup group stage encounter against Iraq on Tuesday. The national team's players have returned to King Abdullah Sports City training facilities in Jeddah, under the guidance of assistant coach Serafim Angelinas. The squad has been split into two groups: the first, comprising those who featured in Saturday's match against Oman, engaged in recovery activities.

The second group commenced with warm-up drills, followed by passing exercises, small-sided games, and diverse tactical drills.

Player Mohammed Al-Qahtani has rejoined the group training after overcoming a recent illness. However, Alaa Al-Hajji, who sustained a knee injury during the match against Oman, has been absent and is instead recuperating with the medical staff. The team is set to carry on their preparations tomorrow, with a training session commencing at 7 p.m. at the same Jeddah venue. The initial 15 minutes of this session will be accessible to the press.