Qatar 2022 World Cup: the message from the hospital of the Saudi defender who came out with a concussion from the match against Argentina

Saudi Arabia suffered attacks from the Argentine national team, at the end of the historic 2-1 victory on their debut at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, in the 49th minute of the second half, there was scenes of despair on the playing field, after Yasir al-Shahrani collided with goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais. The player was lying on the ground and had to be replaced. Luckily, it all boiled down to another anecdote of the Saudi company.

The breath was cut off at the Lusail stadium, in the match that opened the action of group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and which ended with the feat of the Asian team against the selected Lionel Messi and company. When Argentina was already playing against the clock, as well as against its rival team, goalkeeper Al Owais came out of the small area -with his knee up- to clear a cross ball.

Nahuel Molina also fought for the ball, who in his attempt to save a header charged Al Shahrani from behind. As a result of the game, the goalkeeper hit in the face and chest to his partner Saudi with the left knee.

The goalkeeper, all dressed in yellow, she took his head and did it desperate signs to the Saudi substitutes’ bench so that they urgently deal with the defender. Other players came to check on Al Shahrani’s condition and joined in the gestures of concern.

Al Hilal footballer he was lying down on the grass. Doctors paid the first attention to him, they immobilized him and carried him off the field on a stretcher. An initial relief came when she gave a thumbs up to let her teammates know that she was conscious and in good condition. But his condition was unknown.

Yes, OK it has been hypothesized with that he had suffered a broken jaw, internal bleeding and needed an urgent operation, now the Saudi Federation and Al Shahrani have taken responsibility for transmit tranquillity.

What the injured defender said from the hospital

Own Yasir Al Shahrani released a video on his social networks. He is seen calm in his bed hamad hospital. He appreciated the expressions of concern and support and even joined the celebrations in Saudi Arabia.

“Hello, I wanted to tell you how I am, tell you how I am. I’m fine, thank you so much for your prayers. And I also wanted to congratulate Saudi Arabia on their victory,” is the translation of the words Al Shahrani spoke into his language, according to an Arabic-speaking interpreter he consulted clarion.

For his part, the official account of the saudi national team provided some details on the player’s health.

“He was rushed to hospital following severe shock to his head, chest and jaw. His condition is stablethank God, and all the necessary medical examinations were carried out. will remain under observation for the next few hours,” they said.

Al Shahrani was accompanied by the authorities of Saudi football and by members of the selected team’s medical team.

After defeating Argentina in their presentation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Saudi Arabia were in an unbeatable position to qualify for the round of 16, a feat achieved only in the United States in 1994. Just beat Poland on Saturday at 10, all ‘Education Stadium, in Doha.

In the other match of the second date of group C, Argentina will face Mexico, the same Saturday at 16 at the Lusail stadium.

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