Saudi Arabia drops goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi from Khaleeji 27 squad after injury

Saudi Arabia has ruled goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi out of the Khaleeji 27 squad after he was injured during the team's opening match against Kuwait.

• The Saudi Football Federation announced coach Giorgos Donis excluded Al-Aqidi after medical tests showed he required a treatment and rehabilitation program.
• Al-Aqidi fell injured in the 78th minute of the opening group match against Kuwait, which Saudi Arabia won 1-0, and was replaced by Mohammed Al-Owais.
• Donis said Al-Aqidi suffered a strong injury and that was why he was substituted.
• Abdul Quddus Attiyah, goalkeeper of Al-Ula, was called up to replace Al-Aqidi in the squad.