Saudi club Al Hilal revealed through an official statement published on its account on the 'X' platform the latest medical updates related to several team players, foremost among them the Moroccan international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

The club clarified that Bounou underwent medical examinations at the 'Mena' clinic at Al Hilal's headquarters after suffering an injury to the front thigh muscle during his recent participation with the Moroccan national team. He is set to undergo additional MRI scans to determine the nature of the injury and the duration of his absence.

Al Hilal confirmed the official absence of the Moroccan goalkeeper from the team's match against Al-Fayha, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, as part of the sixteenth round of the Saudi Professional League 'Roshn'.

In the same context, the statement indicated that player Salem Al-Dawsari is continuing his treatment and rehabilitation program, alongside fitness training using the ball, as part of a gradual preparation plan for his return to competitions.

The club also reported that player Youssef Akachik missed the last training session due to suffering from pain in the back muscle, where it was decided to subject him to rest and medical follow-up by the specialized team.

Al Hilal confirmed that the three cases are under continuous medical monitoring, awaiting developments in each player's health condition before making a final decision regarding their readiness to participate in upcoming matches.

It is noteworthy that Yassine Bounou was awarded the Best Goalkeeper prize at the Africa Cup of Nations finals held in Morocco, having contributed to the Moroccan national team's reach to the final match.