Al Hilal handed boost as Hassan Tambakti returns to first phase of training | OneFootball

Hassan Tambakti has returned to the first phase of Al Hilal training, giving Simone Inzaghi a timely lift before a demanding run.

According to Goal.com, the centre-back took part in the opening segment of today's session, a step that suggests a full return to the group could be close.

Tambakti had been sidelined for several weeks after suffering an injury while on international duty with Saudi Arabia during the 2026 World Cup. He then entered a treatment and rehabilitation programme to rebuild fitness and sharpness.

His involvement in official matches will depend on his conditioning and the coaching staff's judgement. The timing is useful, as Al Hilal have wobbled defensively in recent weeks with gaps through the middle and dips in form.

Inzaghi needs steadier options in central defence, with Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly struggling for form. Tambakti's presence would allow the coach to reshuffle and draw on his strengths in cover, duels and defensive reading.

Beyond technique, his big-match experience and concentration in high-stakes clashes count in Al Hilal's calculations. As the club brace for testing fixtures on several fronts, a fully fit Tambakti could yet bring greater solidity and balance to the back line.

Source: Goal.com

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