Moroccan Youssef En-Nesyri, striker of Saudi Al-Ittihad, has begun the journey of German coach Jens Fieschen at the helm of the team's technical leadership.

Al-Ittihad will face South African Orlando Pirates today, Tuesday, in its first friendly match under the leadership of its new German coach Jens Fieschen, during its external camp in the Spanish city of Marbella.

Fieschen announced his first lineup with the 'Tigers', which included Youssef En-Nesyri in the heart of the attack, alongside French winger Moussa Diaby and Saudi winger Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.

This comes despite some press reports confirming that the Moroccan striker is close to leaving the team in the upcoming season, specifically in favor of Maghreb de Fès.

Maghreb de Fès is looking for a new striker to replace the departure of its star Sofiane Benjdida, who joined Egyptian Al-Ahly during the current summer transfer window.

En-Nesyri joined Al-Ittihad during the past winter transfer window, coming from Fenerbahçe, but he only scored 8 goals in 18 matches, while providing one assist.