“Don’t forget me in your prayers”

The Saudi defender Yasser al-Shahrani will miss the rest of the world after having a broken jaw when he collided with his goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais at the end of the match against Argentina, where they signed a victory by winning 1-2.

On the orders of the Saudi crown prince and strong man of the country, Mohamed Bil Salman, Al Shahrani was transferred by private jet to a clinic in Germany to heal the injury after undergoing emergency surgery for internal bleeding. Treated on the pitch for several minutes, the player was finally evacuated on a stretcher and taken to a hospital.

Saudi Arabia finally confirmed that he will not be able to return to the team’s concentration. In a message, the 30-year-old football player wanted to reassure fans: “I want to assure you about my state of health, I’m better. Don’t forget me in your prayers. Congratulations on your success. Thank you.”

Saudi Arabia top group C of the World Cup in Qatar after their victory over Argentina and the draw between Poland and Mexico.

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