LAGOS, PORTUGAL: The Saudi national football team resumed their training on Saturday in the southern Portuguese city of Lagos as part of their preparation for the 2023 Asia Cup, which kicks off in January.
The current training camp will run until Oct. 17 and is part of the Green Falcons’ third preparatory program for the tournament, according to a media statement.
Saturday’s training including a 60-minute match against a local team from Albufeira. Coach Roberto Mancini picked a team featuring players who had not participated — or had little playing time — in the friendly against Nigeria on Friday, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The remainder of the squad took part in recovery exercises at the health club.
Left back Zakariah Hawsawi continued his individual training with medical staff as he recovers from injury.
The Green Falcons will resume training on Sunday behind closed doors.
