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Saudi defender Hawsawi's injury clouds Al-Ahli's clash with Al-Nassr
October 2, 2026 at 08:32 PM
Zakaria Hawsawi suffered a minor PCL tear while on Saudi Arabia duty at the Gulf Cup, casting doubt on his availability for Al-Ahli's October 15 meeting with Al-Nassr.
- Hawsawi left Saudi Arabia's 2-0 win over Iraq on Tuesday after being substituted in the 71st minute during the Gulf Cup group stage.
- Medical tests revealed a minor posterior cruciate ligament tear requiring about two weeks to recover, ruling him out of the rest of Khaleeji 27, including Saturday's semifinal against Qatar.
- Al-Ahli will run a rehabilitation program and re-examine Hawsawi after 10 days to decide his availability for the October 15 Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Nassr.