Al-Hilal hit by double injury before Al-Sadd round of 16 tie

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·12 April 2026

Al-Hilal hit by double injury before Al-Sadd round of 16 tie

Al-Hilal have been dealt a double injury setback before Monday’s AFC Champions League round-of-16 meeting with Al-Sadd, with Malcom and Mohammed Kanno ruled out.

The club said in a bulletin on X that Malcom has a Grade 1 hamstring strain, while Kanno has a less serious hamstring bruise.

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The update lands at a sensitive moment, prompting the coaching staff to rethink plans for what is widely regarded as one of the season’s key fixtures.

Their absence leaves a selection puzzle just days before a knockout tie that allows no margin for error.

Supporters are anxious, and the focus now turns to careful match management to avoid in-game surprises.

Source: Goal.com