Sheikh Al-Yousef lends support to Kuwait ahead of Syria clash

11/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 11: Kuwait will wrap up its preparations on Thursday for Friday’s international friendly against Syria at Al-Sadaqa and Al-Salam Stadium.

Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef attended a training session on Monday to follow the team’s preparations and reaffirm the association’s commitment to providing all necessary support and facilities for the current training program.

All 27 players selected by Portuguese coach Hélio Sousa took part in the session, with today’s final workout expected to offer a clearer indication of the lineup for the Syria encounter after the technical staff assesses the players’ fitness and readiness.

Meanwhile, Fahad Al-Hajri has apologized for his absence from the current national team camp due to personal circumstances.

Medical tests have confirmed that Mohammed Al-Huwaidi will miss tomorrow’s match. Efforts will instead focus on preparing him for the friendly against Honduras on November 17.

Al-Huwaidi is suffering from an adductor muscle tear and requires treatment with a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, according to Kuwait FA Medical Committee Chairman Dr Abdulmajeed Al-Bannai.

Elsewhere, Kuwait’s Olympic team (U-23) continues its training camp in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, where it is scheduled to face the Saudi Olympic team in two friendlies on November 13 and 17 as part of its preparations for upcoming commitments.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff