The international goalkeeper, Mohammed Al-Owais, is set to be absent from the football fields for a period ranging between eight to ten weeks due to a back injury. This implies his exclusion from participating with the Saudi national team in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to kick off in January in the Qatari capital, Doha.
Sources close to “Al Riyadh” revealed that the goalkeeper will undergo a rehabilitation program lasting between eight to ten weeks following a successful surgical procedure on his back. This rehabilitation period serves as preparation for his return to the field after this prolonged absence.
Al-Owais suffered a back injury at the beginning of the current season, preventing his regular participation in several matches for Al Hilal, both in the Saudi Professional League (Roshn) and the AFC Champions League. It’s noteworthy that Al-Owais was a key player for the team.
According to the same sources, Al-Owais will be absent from participating in the Round of 16 matches in the AFC Champions League following Al Hilal’s qualification. Additionally, he will miss crucial league matches against Al-Fayha, Al-Raed, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli in the Roshn League.
The goalkeeper is scheduled to commence his rehabilitation program in Paris before returning to Riyadh to complete it at the club’s clinic. Al-Owais spent approximately 360 minutes on the field during the current season with Al Hilal.
In summary, Al-Owais’s injury comes as a setback for both Al-Hilal and the Saudi national team, especially with the significant tournaments on the horizon. The rehabilitation period will be crucial for his full recovery and eventual return to competitive football.
