Al-Hilal count cost as defensive injuries mount after Al-Ahli Clasico | OneFootball

Al-Hilal’s 3-0 victory over rivals Al-Ahli has come at a cost, with a flurry of defensive injuries leaving concerns for the coming games.

The match, postponed from the third round, was played on Tuesday at Kingdom Arena. Ali Lajami and Theo Hernandez both limped off, while Kalidou Koulibaly sustained a severe head injury but completed the game. The club said in a post on X that Lajami suffered a hamstring injury and underwent treatment at the medical clinic, with a scan scheduled on Thursday.

Hernandez has a groin problem, with a scan also planned for Thursday to assess the extent, and the update covered issues arising before kick-off.

Lajami joined Turkish team-mate Yusuf Akcicek at the clinic, with Akcicek experiencing knee pain that contributed to his absence from the Clasico.

Italian head coach Simone Inzaghi will now have to lean on Hassan Tambakti and Koulibaly at centre-back for the upcoming fixtures, with no strong alternative available.

Al-Hilal face neighbours Al-Shabab on Friday in the fifth round of the Saudi Roshn League.

Source: Goal.com

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