Al-Riyadh newspaper reported that Al Hilal star Aleksandar Mitrovic was transferred to the hospital early Sunday morning due to a rapid heartbeat.
The Serbian international had just returned to participate with Al Hilal after two months of absence, as he scored a goal on Friday in the 2-0 victory over Al Feiha.
According to the report, Mitrovic suffered a significant acceleration in his heartbeat due to physical stress, which led to his immediate transfer to the hospital.
Saudi media revealed that the player was discharged from the hospital on Sunday morning, however, his participation against Pakhtakor in the AFC Champions League for the Elite on Tuesday remains in doubt.
The current medical recommendation is complete rest for the 30-year-old, and he is expected to undergo additional tests in the coming hours to determine his final position regarding participation against Pakhtakor.
Al Hilal lost the first leg in Uzbekistan 1-0, and Jorge Jesus hopes that Mitrovic will be allowed to participate in the second leg in the hope of returning the result and qualifying for the quarter-finals.
It remains to be noted that Mitrovic scored 6 goals in the Champions League this season, and in total he scored 21 goals for the Blue Wave and made 3 others in all tournaments.
