Hamdallah proves irreplaceable for Al-Ittihad despite influx of starsAl-Ittihad’s defense of the Saudi Pro League title has largely been one to forget. Nuno Espirito Santo, meanwhile, who spearheaded that drought-breaking title triumph, has been moved on for hotshot Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo. And as Al-Ittihad’s title defense has faltered, it is largely the goals from Hamdallah that is keeping their campaign alive. While their title defense may be over, that does not mean they cannot impact where the silverware goes this season. In a season to forget for Al-Ittihad, Hamdallah could still deliver moments to remember and that starts with this week’s trip to Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena.
