Dounis excludes Mahzari from Doha camp due to thigh injury

Saudi Arabia's head coach Georgios Donis has excluded Mohammed Mahzari from the Green Falcons' camp currently taking place in Doha, Qatar, as part of the preparation program during the international break in November.

The decision came after the player complained of pain in the back of his thigh, before medical examinations revealed an injury that requires him to undergo a treatment and rehabilitation program.

Mohammed Mahzari is set to leave the Qatari capital today, Saturday, heading to Al Riyadh to begin his rehabilitation program under the supervision of his club's medical staff, in preparation for regaining his fitness.

In a related context, Denis has given the national team players a break from training today, following their 3-2 victory over South Korea in the friendly match held on Friday evening in Doha.

The coaching staff has allowed the players to spend free time in the Qatari capital, with the team members set to meet again this evening at the accommodation to continue their preparatory program.

The Green will resume training on Sunday evening at 6:30 PM at the Al-Irsal Stadium during a closed session for the media.

The Saudi national team will conclude its training camp with a friendly match against Uzbekistan next Tuesday at Khalifa bin Hamad Stadium, home of Al-Sadd, as part of its preparations for upcoming challenges.