The career of Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic with Saudi club Al Hilal has entered a phase of uncertainty, following his absence from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States due to a severe injury in the calf muscle, which kept him away from one of the season's most prominent tournaments.

After confirming Mitrovic's absence, Al Hilal's management quickly moved under the leadership of Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, as the club signed Moroccan star Abderrazak Hamdallah, a striker from Al Shabab, on a short-term loan specifically to participate in the Club World Cup.

Despite the strong performance that Al Hilal showcased, culminating in a historic victory over Manchester City before being eliminated from the tournament by Brazilian side Fluminense, Mitrovic's absence from the scene raised many questions about his future with the team next season.

Inzaghi has begun a comprehensive review of the attacking file following the end of the tournament, as Al Hilal plans to make a global attacking signing in the summer transfer window. In this context, Nigerian star Victor Osimhen, the striker for Italian club Napoli, has entered Al Hilal's list of priorities to strengthen the front line.

So far, no official statement has been issued regarding Mitrovic's future, but technical and administrative indicators suggest that his continuation has become highly questionable, especially with the club entering advanced negotiations to attract prominent strikers at a global level.

The picture is expected to become clearer in the coming days, amidst widespread fan anticipation regarding the fate of the Serbian player, who still holds crucial goals and important contributions, despite recurring injuries that may impose a new reality on the leader's attacking plan.