Physical assessment for Al-Dawsari before returning to Al Hilal training

Salem Al-Dawsari, captain of Al Hilal, underwent a physical assessment today Saturday to determine his fitness after a knee injury sustained before the current international break.

The assessment will determine the player's status for participating in team training as the squad returns to practice this evening after a 10-day break.

Al Hilal resumes preparations with 14 players absent due to their commitments with their national teams during the international FIFA days, posing challenges to the training program.

The team is preparing to face Neftchi Fergana on November 23, as part of the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Five days later, Al Hilal face a new test when they visit Al Ettifaq in Dammam, in the 13th round of the Saudi Pro League, aiming to maintain their lead in the competition.