Al-Hilal don suffer big blow as their main defender Kalidou Koulibaly likely don finish for season. According to Saudi journalist Ahmad Alajlan, the Senegal captain dey recover from thigh injury wey sideline am since April 8. The timing hard because Al-Hilal still dey fight for Saudi Pro League title and King of Champions Cup final.
Koulibaly absence fit help Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr for title race. Al-Hilal currently dey two points behind Al-Nassr, and without their experienced center-back, the defensive structure go suffer. The King’s Cup final against Al-Kholood don come, but Koulibaly no dey squad for that match.
The injury happen during training several weeks ago, and recovery don slow pass expectation. Medical staff dey monitor am, but signs point to prolonged absence. He don miss important fixtures already, including the big match against Al-Nassr. The title battle dey defined by fine margins, and losing Koulibaly now fit shift balance.
For Senegal, the injury raise worry for 2026 World Cup. Koulibaly be captain and key player for Lions of Teranga, wey dey Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq. No official word say e go miss tournament, but uncertainty dey. The coming months go show if e fit regain match fitness.
Al-Hilal still dey push for silverware without their defensive leader. Meanwhile, Ronaldo just score im 100th goal for Saudi Pro League for 4-2 win against Al-Shabab. Al-Nassr dey top of table, but title race no finish. Every point matter now.
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