Al Ittihad are building momentum on two fronts, and a gritty comeback victory away at Neftchi Fargona has given the club a timely boost. Trailing at half-time in Fergana, the team turned the match around to win 2-1, with Hussam Awar and Youssef En-Nesyri scoring to secure the points in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage. The result moved the club to four points from three matches, sitting seventh in the group standings.

In the Saudi Pro League, Ittihad occupy fourth place with 23 points from 10 games, two points behind Al Hilal in third. The form has been uneven, with wins against Al Ittifaq and Al Fayha offset by defeats to Al Hilal and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, but the squad is pressing forward under German coach Jens Scheuer. His decision to call up 19-year-old winger Sohaib Housawi from the under-21 side for the upcoming league fixture against Abha reflects the pressure that a congested fixture schedule is placing on the squad.

Off the pitch, former coach Sergio Conceicao has been attempting to repair his public image after controversial comments about Saudi players drew sharp criticism. He has since clarified his remarks, insisting they were taken out of context, and reaffirmed his personal ties to the country. The episode has generated significant noise around the club without directly affecting its current direction under Scheuer. Next up is a league trip to Abha on October 30.