The Saudi football club Al Hilal has recently secured a contract with the renowned French striker Kareem Benzema, an acquisition that significantly alters the offensive dynamics of the team. Nevertheless, this promising addition faces a formidable obstacle that could profoundly influence his tenure with the club.
Benzema, who is currently 38 years old, has been sidelined due to an injury affecting his adductor muscles, which forced him to miss the last two matches against Al Taawoun and Al Shabab. This situation has stirred considerable concern among supporters and the coaching staff alike.
As the striker races against time to regain full fitness, Al Hilal has released an official medical statement providing updates on the status of several injured players ahead of a crucial upcoming fixture.
Medical Updates and Recovery Progress of Key Players
The official communiqué from Al Hilal details that both Benzema and Hassan Tembakti are currently undergoing an advanced phase of rehabilitation. They have engaged in fitness training involving ball work and have been collaborating in the gym to strengthen their conditioning, with the objective of reintegrating into team training sessions in the near future.
Regarding other squad members, Youssef Ekshinitsh and Mohammed Al-Rubaie have commenced participating in the initial stages of collective team training. Their recovery programs continue under the vigilant supervision of the medical staff, marking a positive indication of their impending return to full competitive readiness.
Furthermore, the statement highlights that Salomon Buabri sought medical assessment at the “Mina” clinic after experiencing shoulder pain. The final evaluation will determine the length of his absence from the squad.
Emphasizing the gravity of the situation, the coaching team is concentrating its efforts on expediting the preparation of these prominent players, as the forthcoming encounter with Al Najma in the 25th round of the Roshn League transcends the mere accumulation of points.