Egyptian international Tariq Hamed, a midfielder for the Saudi Al-Ittihad team, was transferred to King Abdulaziz Hospital to receive treatment and undergo medical examinations, after suffering a serious injury during the course of his team’s match against Tunisian Sfaxien, which is currently being held at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, in the second round of the first group of the King’s Cup. Salman for Champions Clubs 2023.
Abdullah Al-Harthy explained that Tariq Hamed's injury is not simple, but it is not very serious either, but the medical examinations will determine the need for facial surgery.
The Jeddah Union team defeated the Tunisian Esperance with two goals to one in the first round of the Arab Championship, and the two goals were scored by the Tigers Abdul Razzaq Hamdallah and the French star Karim Benzema.
Ittihad Jeddah is playing today's match with the aim of snatching the three points in order to compete for the top spot in the first group with the Iraqi police team.
Ittihad Jeddah owns a large number of stars, led by Frenchman Karim Benzema, the newcomer to the Tigers from Real Madrid, his French compatriot N'Golo Kante, Egyptian Tariq Hamed, Moroccan Abdul Razzaq Hamdallah and Romarinho.
On the other hand, Sfaxien is looking forward to overcoming the calamity he suffered after the first loss against Al-Shorta Al-Araqi, which led to the resignation of Egyptian coach Hossam Al-Badri and his entire supporting staff from training the Tunisian team.
The formation of Al-Ittihad against Sfaxien came as follows:
Goalkeeper: Marcelo Grohe.
Defense line: Al-Shanqeeti – Ahmed Sharahili – Omar Hawsawi – Saleh Al-Omari.
Midfield: Tariq Hamed - Jota - Coronado.
Offensive line: Abdul Razzaq Hamdallah – Karim Benzema – Romarinho.