Saudi Arabia’s AlShahrani to undergo surgery in Riyadh

The Saudi left-back was stretchered off throughout his facet’s win over Argentina after a sickening collision with AlOwais.

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Group medics attend to Saudi Arabia's AlShahrani [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

Saudi Arabia’s left-back Yasser AlShahrani will endure surgical procedure within the capital Riyadh after struggling a extreme head harm throughout his facet’s historic 2-1 World Cup victory over Argentina.

Saudi Arabian Soccer Federation mentioned in an announcement on Tuesday that AlShahrani was subjected to a robust hit to the top, chest and stomach.

It added that he underwent all the mandatory medical examinations however will probably be saved below commentary. It additionally confirmed that his situation is steady.

AlShahrani left Qatar on Wednesday morning for Riyadh to endure surgical procedure on the Nationwide Guard Hospital.

The 30-year-old was initially taken straight to Hamad Medical Metropolis in Doha the place he underwent a full medical check-up and spent final evening.

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Saudi Arabia’s AlShahrani mendacity immobile throughout Argentina v Saudi Arabia match [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

AlShahrani was injured following a collision with Saudi’s goalkeeper Mohammed AlOwais’ knee in the course of the second-half stoppage time on the Lusail Stadium. AlOwais was seen dropping to his knees in shock over the incident.

AlShahrani initially tried to get to his ft however seemed dazed as blood streamed from his nostril. He was later stretchered off after a prolonged delay.

The 30-year-old Al-Hilal participant had given a heroic efficiency and largely saved the star-studded Argentinian crew from producing any actual possibilities within the second half.

The match will go down as one of many greatest upsets in worldwide soccer as Saudi Arabia grew to become the primary Asian crew to beat Argentina at a World Cup.

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Saudi followers have fun after their crew’s win 2-1 towards Argentina at Lusail stadium, World Cup 2022. November 22, Doha, Qatar [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

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