Ali Lajami took part in the first section of Al Hilal’s group training on 7th October before continuing his rehabilitation programme, according to a YSscores report.
Image credit: Ali Lajami. Official club profile photo: Al Hilal / alhilal.com
Crysencio Summerville did recovery training after returning from international duty. Neither update confirms that the players are ready to start against Al Ittihad.
Ali Lajami returns to part of the session
The reports describe a gradual step in Lajami’s recovery rather than a completed return to full participation. YSscores says he joined the opening section of the group session and then continued rehabilitation.
That distinction matters. Joining part of training and being cleared for a competitive match are different milestones, and the reporting does not provide a confirmed match-availability decision.
Summerville and what is still unknown
Summerville’s session was recovery work following international duty. It should not be presented as a newly diagnosed injury or a confirmed absence.
The timing matters because Al Hilal lead the Saudi Pro League table on 18 points, one ahead of second-placed Al Ittihad on 17. The two sides meet on Saturday in the eighth round, so every Ali Lajami training update carries extra weight for supporters watching the squad.
The reporting places the Ali Lajami and Summerville updates within Al Hilal’s preparations for Al Ittihad. Selection remains for the coaching staff, subject to the players’ fitness and any further club information.
Read more: the Hamad Al-Yami recovery report.
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