Al-Qadsiya defender Khaled Ibrahim.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 25: Al-Qadsiya defender Khaled Ibrahim returned to training with his team two days ago after missing recent matches, including the last two rounds of the Zain Premier League against Al-Salmiya and Kazma. It remains uncertain if Ibrahim will participate in the upcoming match against Al-Tadamon in the sixth round of the league, as the final decision rests with the technical staff.

The international defender had halted training with Al-Qadsiya following his return from national duty with Al-Azraq, amid reports of a disagreement over certain "contractual clauses" with the club’s management.

Ibrahim’s return to training is driven by several factors, including the need to maintain his fitness, as Kuwait's national team is preparing for two critical World Cup qualifying matches for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kuwait will face Oman and Palestine on October 10 and 15 in the third and fourth rounds. Additionally, Ibrahim seeks to support his team, which currently sits in sixth place with only 4 points after five rounds. Despite attempts by mediators to resolve the dispute between Ibrahim and the club, no agreement has been reached.

By Hassan Musa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff