Saudi Arabia have called up injured Al-Shabab winger Hammam Al-Hammami to their Doha training camp despite initially leaving him out of the 30-man squad, goal.com reported. The national team announced the decision via their official “X” account on Saturday, confirming that the player will join the group to complete his recovery under national team supervision.
Al-Hammami Joins Doha Camp for Rehabilitation and Friendlies
- Squad Depth Adjustments: Al-Hammami’s presence in Doha signals that Georgios Donis has called him up to the camp despite his injury.
- Rehabilitation Tracking: Having completed a rehabilitation programme lasting more than three weeks at the Aspetar centre, Al-Hammami joined the camp in Doha to complete the final stage of his rehabilitation.
- Betting and Futures: With friendlies against South Korea and Uzbekistan on the schedule, the camp gives the coaching staff a chance to assess the players and test options.
Saudi National Team Sets Doha Schedule and Manages Al-Hammami Recovery
The Saudi national team is based in Doha from 9 to 17 November, managing a rigorous schedule featuring two high-profile friendlies. They face South Korea on 13 November before meeting Uzbekistan on the 17th. According to the official federation statement, Al-Hammami has already logged a rehabilitation programme lasting more than three weeks at the Aspetar centre in Doha. Coordinating closely with Al-Shabab, the federation agreed that the winger should complete the final stage of his recovery under the watchful eye of the national team’s medical staff.
The winger’s initial omission from Greek coach Georgios Donis’s final 30-man squad last Wednesday stemmed directly from the hamstring injury he picked up while representing Saudi Arabia at the Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf 27”. His performances during that campaign were instrumental to the team’s success, culminating in a 2-0 victory over the UAE in the final where Al-Hammami etched his name on the scoresheet and secured the tournament’s best player award.
Donis Evaluates Expanded Squad for Asian Cup Preparations
While Al-Hammami works his way back to full fitness, the broader squad picture under Donis involves several moving parts as preparations ramp up for the 2027 Asian Cup. The Saudi newspaper "Asharq Al-Awsat" noted that the expanded 30-man roster gives the coaching staff extra room to evaluate physical and technical readiness during a wave of injuries and absentees. Captain Salem Al-Dawsari is drawing close attention after recovering from an injury sustained at the end of the 2026 World Cup finals, while Mosaab Al-Juwayr is strongly positioned for a return following previous disciplinary absences.
| Player | Club | Status / Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hammam Al-Hammami | Al-Shabab | Called up to Doha camp for final rehab phase following Gulf Cup hamstring injury |
| Salem Al-Dawsari | Al-Hilal | Recovered from World Cup injury, awaiting final fitness assessment for recall |
| Mosaab Al-Juwayr | Al-Shabab | In contention for a squad return after missing previous camp |
The Saudi newspaper “Asharq Al-Awsat” highlighted that Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi is under consideration to cover gaps in the goalkeeping department, while Donis evaluates defensive alternatives to offset the long-term absence of the injured Hassan Kadesh.
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