The technical staff of Al-Nasr Football Club’s first team received a painful blow at a crucial time in the season, after the detailed medical examinations that international defender Abdul-Ilah Al-Amri underwent revealed the nature of his injury and the expected duration of his absence from the field, which puts the coach in a new challenge to rearrange the defensive cards.
Scans and tests revealed that Al-Omari suffered a calf muscle tear, an injury requiring rest and intensive treatment for approximately three weeks. Based on this medical diagnosis, it was officially confirmed that the player will miss the upcoming Riyadh derby against Al-Shabab, scheduled for Saturday evening as part of the Saudi Professional League.
Details of the injury and context of the event
The crisis began in Al-Nassr's last match against Al-Qadisiyah in the fourteenth round, which ended in a 1-2 defeat for the "Global" team. The defender felt muscle pain that forced him to leave the match without maintaining his physical condition, and he immediately underwent a diagnostic program that confirmed his need for rehabilitation. This injury comes at a time when Al-Nassr is striving to appease its fans and return to winning ways to ensure it remains in contention for the title.
List of matches that Al-Omari will miss
Abdul-Ilah Al-Amri's absence will not be limited to the Al-Shabab match only, but will extend to include a series of important matches that require defensive stability, and he is expected to miss the following matches:
- Al-Shabab: (Riyadh Derby) This is a crucial match to compensate for the previous loss.
- Damac: A match that requires great defensive caution.
- Cooperation: One of the toughest opponents in the league, which delivers outstanding performances.
- Immortality: A match that could see the player's return if the treatment program goes as planned.
Ready-made alternatives and technical solutions
Under these circumstances, Al-Nassr's coaching staff moved quickly to prepare a suitable replacement, selecting French defender Mohamed Simakan to fill the void left by Al-Amri's absence. Simakan demonstrated high physical and technical readiness during recent group training sessions, making him the first choice to start in the lineup and form a defensive partnership with Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte.
The impact of the absence on the team's performance
The absence of a key player like Abdulilah Al-Amri poses a significant challenge to Al-Nassr's defense, especially given the fierce competition in the Saudi Professional League this season, where clubs are vying for points to close the gap with the league leaders. The upcoming stage is of paramount importance for Al-Nassr, as they cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to maintain their title hopes. This places a double responsibility on the defense and goalkeeper to compensate for the absences and keep a clean sheet.
