Al Ittihad have rediscovered their momentum at a crucial point in the season, stringing together consecutive league wins that have silenced early doubters and reignited their title ambitions. Back-to-back victories over Al Ittifaq (4-1) and Al Diriyah (2-0) have lifted Jens Weisang's side to fourth in the Saudi Pro League with 23 points from 11 games, three points behind third-placed Al Qadsiah. The performances have drawn attention not just for the results but for the quality of the football, with the team looking more cohesive and tactically disciplined than at any earlier point this season.

Youssef En-Nesyri has been central to that improvement. The Moroccan forward has scored in four of his last five league appearances and now has seven goals for the season, prompting Morocco coach Mohammed Wahbi to consider recalling him for November's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger, according to reporting from Kooora via Goal. His form gives Weisang a reliable focal point in attack alongside George Ilenikhena, who has contributed six league goals.

Off the pitch, questions remain over the club's privatisation timeline. Al Hilal completed their ownership transition to Kingdom Holding Company for 840 million Saudi riyals, but Al Ittihad's move away from the Public Investment Fund has not yet materialised, as Goal reported. On the field, though, the direction is clear. Al Ittihad travel to face Neftchi Fargona in the AFC Champions League Elite next, with European momentum now adding to a growing sense of purpose around the club.