emirates7 - Al-Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari has been ruled out for the remainder of the Club World Cup due to a hamstring injury, the Saudi club announced on Saturday.
In a statement posted on X, Al-Hilal confirmed: "Medical examinations have revealed that Salem Al-Dawsari is suffering from a hamstring injury. He will undergo a treatment and rehabilitation program expected to last between four to six weeks."
As a result, Al-Dawsari will miss the upcoming round of 16 match against Manchester City scheduled for Monday.
Al-Dawsari had been instrumental in Al-Hilal’s Club World Cup run, notably scoring the opening goal in their 2-0 win over Pachuca on Friday during the third round of the group stage.
The victory over Pachuca secured Al-Hilal’s spot in the round of 16, with the four-time Asian champions finishing second in Group H behind Real Madrid.
In a statement posted on X, Al-Hilal confirmed: "Medical examinations have revealed that Salem Al-Dawsari is suffering from a hamstring injury. He will undergo a treatment and rehabilitation program expected to last between four to six weeks."
As a result, Al-Dawsari will miss the upcoming round of 16 match against Manchester City scheduled for Monday.
Al-Dawsari had been instrumental in Al-Hilal’s Club World Cup run, notably scoring the opening goal in their 2-0 win over Pachuca on Friday during the third round of the group stage.
The victory over Pachuca secured Al-Hilal’s spot in the round of 16, with the four-time Asian champions finishing second in Group H behind Real Madrid.