Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly of Al-Hilal will undergo physical tests on Thursday evening before joining team training, according to a source from Al-Riyadiyah. The 35-year-old player had routine medical examinations on Thursday morning alongside new arrivals Nawaf Al-Habashi and Mohammed Al-Sarnowkh, after joining the team's camp in the Austrian city of Stegersbach. It is noted that Koulibaly arrived at the camp last Wednesday after ending his leave following his participation with his country's national team in the 2026 World Cup, which concluded last Sunday in America.

Al-Hilal players are undergoing an intensive preparation phase in Austria for the new football season.

Koulibaly's joining of Al-Hilal's camp comes after his participation with the Senegal national team in the 2026 World Cup, which makes him need to regain his physical fitness. The medical examinations and physical tests he is undergoing indicate the technical staff's keenness to prepare him gradually. The player will be an important defensive addition for the team in the upcoming season, especially with his international experience. The Al-Hilal audience is waiting for Koulibaly's appearance in the upcoming friendly matches to assess his level.