Abdullah Al-Maliki, midfielder for the Saudi club Al-Hilal, revealed the reasons behind his recent absence from regular participation with the team, explaining the factors that affected his appearances in matches.

Al-Maliki explained that injuries were a major factor in hindering his career, emphasizing that suffering two ACL injuries was beyond his control, and stressing that he has been injury-free this season.

The Al-Hilal player pointed out that his loan move to Al-Ettifaq last season gave him the opportunity to participate in 30 matches, explaining that the pace of the games is very different when playing consistently.

Al-Maliki emphasized that any player always strives to be on the field, noting that prolonged absence directly affects both technical performance and mental readiness.

The midfielder spoke about the team's preparations, explaining that the Al Ain training camp helped boost their readiness, and that the players are fully prepared for the upcoming match against Sharjah.

Al Hilal is preparing to face Sharjah of the UAE in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League Elite, in a match where the team aims to secure the top spot.

Al-Maliki concluded his statements by emphasizing that Al-Hilal's goal is to secure victory and maintain their lead in Group B, stressing that winning the continental title remains the team's most important objective.