Salem Al-Dosari, the star of Al-Hilal, recorded a concerning statistic during his team's match against Red Bull Salzburg from Austria, in the second round of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

In the match held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., which ended in a goalless draw, Al-Dosari lost the ball on 18 occasions, a number that raises many questions.

Despite Salem's technical skills and international experience, this figure is a shock to Al-Hilal fans, especially in such a major global tournament.

Al-Dosari's fluctuating individual performance may affect the team's collective ambitions and is a clear indicator of the need to regain balance before the upcoming decisive match.

Al-Hilal is currently preparing to face Pachuca in the final group stage match, a game that will determine the team's fate in the tournament, making a performance review an urgent necessity.