Al-Ittihad's Ríos faces up to 12 weeks out with left ankle ligament injury

Al-Ittihad midfielder Richard Ríos faces up to twelve weeks out after reports of a complete tear in his left ankle ligaments.

• Al-Ittihad said Saturday that medical tests found Ríos injured the peroneal ligament of his left ankle.
• The Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported a complete ligament tear, estimating Ríos's recovery at eight to twelve weeks.
• The club has not disclosed the injury's grade; recovery ranges from two to eight weeks depending on severity.
• Ríos, on loan from Benfica until summer 2027, has scored one goal and assisted three in 15 matches this season.