Saad Al-Abid's Situation Worries Al-Ahli Officials Before the Asia Clash

The coaching staff of Al-Ahli received bad news regarding the injury of left-back Saad Al-Abid during the classic match against Al-Hilal, as he had to leave the field early due to muscular pain, raising concerns among fans before the anticipated continental clash.

Al-Abid suffered an injury to his hamstring that forced him to exit in the 59th minute, with Mohamed Bakr replacing him. The injury came at a critical time, especially with the team facing important commitments in the AFC Champions League, prompting the medical staff to conduct urgent tests to determine the severity of the injury.

The player underwent medical examinations and precise imaging, with the medical staff awaiting the results to determine the duration of his absence. The club is eager for the final diagnosis to know whether he will require a long rehabilitation program or if he will be able to return quickly to support the team.

After their thrilling victory over Al-Hilal with a score of 3-2 in the league summit, Al-Ahli players were given a day off before returning to training today, Sunday, in preparation for facing Qatari team Al-Rayyan in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, scheduled to take place on Tuesday at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

German coach Matthias Jaissle faces a significant challenge in compensating for Al-Abid's absence if it is confirmed that he will miss the match against Al-Rayyan, as he will rely on available alternatives to maintain the team's balance in a crucial match.