The technical staff of Al-Ahli’s first football team received reassuring news regarding left-back Zakaria Hawsawi’s injury, after medical examinations showed he suffered from adductor muscle strain, without a serious injury.

Hawsawi needs to rest for several days before gradually returning to training, after being forced to leave the friendly match against Holstein Kiel in the 15th minute due to muscle pain.

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The player fell on the pitch during the match held as part of Al-Ahli’s camp in Austria, prompting the medical team to intervene immediately and decide to substitute him as he was unable to continue the match. Hawsawi is one of the key elements in the lineup of German coach Matthias Jaissle, who relies on him regularly at left-back. Al-Ahli continues its external camp in Austria as part of its preparations for the new season, during which the team awaits local and continental competitions.