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Al-Ittihad coach picks Dion Lopy to replace injured Ríos against Al-Ain
October 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Ittihad manager Jan Wensing will field Senegal midfielder Dion Lopy in place of injured Richard Ríos for Monday's AFC Champions League match against Al-Ain.
- Ríos injured his left ankle during Friday's 1-1 draw with Abha in round 12 of the Saudi Pro League, leaving the match after eight minutes.
- Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported Ríos will initially miss two matches, against Al-Ain and Neom, pending medical test results.
- Wensing began preparations Saturday with recovery drills for the Abha starters.
- Ríos is expected to miss Colombia's November international friendlies.