Al-Hilal announced in an official statement the details of the severe injury that Salem Al-Dawsari suffered in the match against Al-Raed on Saturday.
The injury seemed very horrific at first glance, and raised everyone’s concern that Al-Dawsari might be away from the stadiums for a long time.
According to Al-Hilal’s statement, fortunately the injury is not serious, and Al-Dawsari only suffers from minor fractures in the face.
Saudi media indicated that Al-Dawsari’s injury is not serious, and he will be able to participate with the Saudi national team in the Gulf Cup.
Herve Renard was in contact with the player and Al-Hilal after the incident on Saturday to check on him, and postponed announcing the Green team’s list until he was sure of his safety.
As soon as he was sure that the injury was not serious and that Al-Dawsari could participate in the Gulf Cup, Renard announced the list headed by the Al-Hilal star.
The Saudi national team will hold a camp in Riyadh between December 12 and 20 before traveling to participate in the Gulf Cup in Kuwait.
The Green Falcons were placed in Group Two alongside Bahrain, Yemen and Iraq, and it was decided that the team would participate with the full starting lineup so that the competition would serve as preparation for the upcoming important period in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
