Al Shabab announce Tin Jedvaj has suffered a cruciate ligament tear

Saudi club Al-Shabab have received a major blow as medical tests revealed that their Croatian defender Tin Jedvaj has suffered a cruciate ligament tear, putting him at risk of a long absence from the pitch this season.

The club stated in an official statement published on its account on the 'X' platform that medical examinations confirmed the player has suffered a cruciate ligament tear, without revealing additional details regarding the nature of the injury.

Al-Shabab has indicated that their Croatian defender, Tin Jedvaj, will start a rehabilitation and treatment program in the upcoming period, in preparation for regaining his physical fitness and returning to playing football.

The capital club wished the player a speedy recovery, expressing hope for his return to the pitch as soon as possible, without specifying an initial date for the end of his absence.

Tin Jedvaj's injury represents a technical loss for the youth team, especially as the team needs to benefit from all its players during the upcoming commitments, given its ties and competitions in the current season.

The duration of Croatian defender Tin Jedvaj's absence from matches will depend on the stages of his treatment and his response to the rehabilitation program he will undergo under the supervision of the club's medical staff.