Hattan Bahebri will miss Al-Kholoud: Return date and the match against Al-Ittihad
International star and Al-Kholoud captain, Hattan Bahebri , continues to be absent from his team's matches in the Saudi Professional League, serving his disciplinary suspension. This absence comes at a crucial time for the newly promoted side, who desperately need every possible point to secure their place in the top flight and improve their league position.
Details of the return and the Riyadh match
According to official sources, Bahebri will return to lead Al-Kholoud once again, starting with their match against Al-Riyadh , scheduled for Thursday, February 19th. Kick-off is at 10:00 PM at Al-Hazm Club Stadium in Ar-Rass, as part of the 23rd round of the league. The "Maestro's" return comes after he served his three-match suspension, which resulted from accumulating four yellow cards and one red card, forcing him to miss the previous rounds.
King's Cup challenge and facing Al-Ittihad
Hattan Bahebri and his teammates' ambitions this season extend beyond simply fighting to avoid relegation from the league. Their sights are set on a historic achievement in the King's Cup . The team is preparing for a crucial semi-final match against Al-Ittihad. This decisive game, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00 PM at Al-Hazm Stadium, represents a golden opportunity to etch their name in history by eliminating Al-Ittihad and reaching the final for the first time – an accomplishment that would be a testament to the current generation of players, led by Bahebri.
International experience and the dream of the 2026 World Cup
On a personal level, Hattan Bahebri has set his sights on a strategic goal: returning to represent the Saudi national team . The veteran player aims to utilize the remaining matches of the current season, both in the league and the cup, to deliver impressive performances that will convince the national team's coaching staff of his readiness. Bahebri aspires to be included in the squad called up for the 2026 World Cup finals, relying on his extensive experience on the field and the talent that Al-Kholoud club heavily depends on for playmaking and linking the lines.
The importance of the next stage for immortality
Bahbri's return is of paramount importance to Al-Kholoud's coaching staff, given the technical value he brings as a leader on the field. The team is going through a crucial period that requires the unity of all its members, especially the experienced ones, to overcome the psychological and technical pressures that accompany decisive matches, whether to avoid relegation or to compete for the most prestigious domestic cup title.
