2024-02-13 17:50:15
In an official statement issued by it, Al-Hilal Saudi Club announced that its first goalkeeper, Habib Al-Watyan, suffered a serious injury to the cruciate ligament and cartilage, which threatens his absence from the field for a long time.
The announcement, which was published on the club’s official account on the Twitter platform, stated that in-depth medical examinations and x-rays revealed the need for Al-Watyan to undergo surgery, with a date to be scheduled at a later time, with the aim of overcoming this difficult injury.
Sources close to the team confirmed to us that the unfortunate news caused a wave of shock among the players, especially since the injury will deprive Al Hilal of the services of its brilliant goalkeeper throughout the current sports season, as his absence is expected to extend for a period ranging from 7 to 9 months.
In the first reaction from his teammates, the players showed their complete solidarity with Al-Wattian, as they organized a special session to communicate with him, during which they inquired about his health condition and provided him with the moral support necessary to overcome this ordeal, stressing their support for him in the long journey of recovery that awaits him.
My players #Crescent moon In a phone call with ‘Habib Al-Wattian’ after his injury – may God heal him – ????. pic.twitter.com/GLFbI8IO2X
– Bayt Al Hilal (@baytAlhilal) February 13, 2024
The official Al Hilal Club account announced in an official tweet the details of the injury.
???? Medical examinations and x-rays revealed that Habib Al-Watyan suffered an injury to the cruciate ligament and cartilage, as a result of which he requires surgical intervention, the date of which will be determined later. #Crescent moon pic.twitter.com/bJy4zUooWu
– Al Hilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_FC) February 13, 2024
On the other hand, the Al Hilal delegation traveled to Iran, in order to play an important match in the 16th round of the AFC Champions League, against Sepahan.
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