Al-Hilal Saudi Club revealed on Wednesday evening the latest developments regarding the treatment and rehabilitation program for the star of the first football team, Salem Al-Dawsari, as part of the preparations of “Al-Za’eem” for its anticipated match in the Roshan Professional League against its counterpart Al-Fayha.
The Riyadh-based club explained in an official statement that the best player in Asia is continuing his treatment and rehabilitation program regularly at the club's gym, noting significant progress in his physical condition. The statement added that Al-Dawsari has already begun performing a number of varied fitness exercises using the ball, a positive indicator reflecting the muscle's response to the treatment program designed by the medical staff.
Injury details and return timeline
The background to these developments is Al-Hilal's announcement on January 14th of the results of medical tests conducted on "El Tornado," which confirmed a hamstring injury. The medical staff at the time determined a recovery period of between one week and ten days, meaning the player is progressing according to the established timeline, with close monitoring to ensure the injury does not recur before his full return to group training.
The importance of Salem Al-Dawsari and his artistic influence
Salem Al-Dawsari is an indispensable pillar of both Al-Hilal's and the Saudi national team's lineups, and his absence or return is a significant event for both the fans and the coaching staff. The importance of getting Al-Dawsari fit at this time stems from the fierce competition in the Saudi Professional League and the team's need for all its stars to maintain its winning streak and the strong attacking performance that has characterized Al-Hilal this season. Muscle injuries are among the biggest challenges facing professional players, necessitating a careful gradual increase in training loads before the start of high-intensity official matches.
The standings of both teams in the Roshan League before the match
In the competition, Al-Hilal is preparing to host Al-Fayha at 8:30 PM tomorrow, Thursday, in the 17th round of the Saudi Professional League. Al-Hilal enters the match at the top of the standings with 41 points, looking to widen the gap and strengthen its lead, while Al-Fayha, currently in 13th place with 14 points, hopes to achieve a positive result to improve its position in the standings and move away from the relegation zone.
Matches between Al-Hilal and Al-Fayha have taken on a special character in recent years, as Al-Fayha always strives to present an organized defensive performance against Al-Hilal’s powerful attacking force, making the return of winning cards like Salem Al-Dawsari a decisive factor in breaking down the compact defenses.
