Amman — Al-Faisaly’s football team is currently facing mounting fixture congestion amid a crowded domestic and continental schedule, with several important matches coming in quick succession. This presents a major challenge for both the technical and medical staff, who must maintain the players’ physical and technical readiness while preventing injuries and fatigue as the team enters a crucial stage of the current season.
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Al-Faisaly faces a packed schedule this month. The team has played three matches since the international break ended and is now preparing for three more demanding fixtures over the next 10 days. As it seeks to maintain its positive results and compete strongly on all fronts, the coaching staff must carefully manage the players’ physical condition and distribute their workload according to the importance of each match.
Two upcoming fixtures stand out. The first is against Saudi club Al-Taawoun on October 28 in the third round of the AFC Champions League Two. Al-Faisaly will be looking for a positive result to strengthen its position in the continental competition. Just three days later, the team will face Al-Hussein Irbid in the seventh round of the Jordan Pro League, another highly anticipated match requiring strong physical and technical performances.
The short intervals between matches have raised concerns within the club about the risk of muscle injuries and physical exhaustion, given the limited time available for recovery.
Against this backdrop, Al-Faisaly is relying heavily on the experience of its medical staff to meet the demands of this period. Their work includes implementing appropriate recovery and rehabilitation programmes and continuously monitoring players’ health to reduce the risk of injuries and maintain their readiness for upcoming matches.
In recent days, the medical staff has intensified efforts to accelerate recovery through treatment sessions, muscle massage and fitness recovery programmes. They are also monitoring signs of fatigue and responding promptly to any pain or symptoms that emerge after matches and training sessions.
The staff also assesses each player’s physical condition individually to determine their readiness to participate and avoid risking players whose injuries could worsen under the pressure of a congested schedule.
Meanwhile, Egyptian head coach Tarek Mostafa has taken a cautious approach to managing the physical condition of several players in recent matches, resting some and limiting others’ playing time to reduce the workload.
One player under particular consideration is Ahmad Al-Ersan, one of the team’s key attacking players, known for his technical ability, chance creation and capacity to find solutions in the final third.
Al-Ersan sustained a minor injury during the team’s match against Al-Salt before last, suffering a mild muscle strain. The medical staff provided the necessary treatment and placed him under observation while allowing him a period of rest.
These treatment and precautionary measures helped improve Al-Ersan’s condition. He came on as a substitute in the team’s most recent match against Al-Ramtha, reflecting the coaching staff’s determination not to rush him back into full participation before confirming that he had regained his fitness.
Concerns over players’ physical condition have not been limited to Al-Ersan. Goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Fakhouri also suffered a mild muscle strain during Al-Faisaly’s match against Oman’s Al-Nahda. The coaching staff therefore opted to rest him for the match against Al-Ramtha to prevent the injury from worsening or adding to his fatigue. According to the latest information on his condition, medical monitoring has helped him improve, and he is now ready to participate in upcoming matches.
Meanwhile, the situation remains unclear regarding defender Hossam Abu Al-Dhahab, who sustained an adductor muscle injury during training one day before the match against Al-Nahda.
Al-Faisaly is also without Anas Al-Khub, who recently suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The injury requires an extended period of treatment and rehabilitation before he can return to the pitch.
The team is also missing Amin Al-Shanaina, who has been experiencing foot pain. He has been receiving treatment and follow-up care from the team’s therapist, Shadi Asi, as part of efforts to address the problem early and prevent it from developing further.
Source: Al-Ghad. Reporting: Mohammed Arabiyat
