Al-Ittihad rule out Bergwijn for Al-Diriyah clash with intestinal inflammation

Al-Ittihad announced that winger Steven Bergwijn will miss Friday's Saudi Pro League match against Al-Diriyah after suffering intestinal inflammation.

• Al-Ittihad announced Friday that Bergwijn was diagnosed with intestinal inflammation and excluded from the match.
• The club said the Dutch winger is receiving medical follow-up and care from the team's medical staff.
• Bergwijn has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 13 appearances across all competitions this season.
• The match is being played at Al-Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah in the 11th round, with Al-Ittihad fourth on 20 points.