Injured defender Ibanez to miss Al-Fateh, targets Al-Nassr Clasico return

Al-Ahli defender Roger Ibanez will miss the Al-Fateh match and is being prepared for a return in the October 15 Clasico against Al-Nassr.

• Ibanez sustained a leg injury during Al-Ahli's defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup and is undergoing a treatment program.
• Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadhiyah reported Al-Ahli is working to prepare Ibanez for the Al-Wasl match in Dubai on October 12.
• Ibanez is expected to be fit for the Clasico against Al-Nassr on October 15 at Al-Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah, round nine.
• Al-Ahli ranks sixth with 12 points, four behind third-placed Al-Nassr in the Roshn League.