Sergej Milinković-Savić, the Serbian footballer who plays as a defender for Al Hilal, has been injured and is expected to be out for several weeks.
The injury occurred during a match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia last week. The exact nature of the injury was not immediately known, but it appears to have been sustained during a tackle or collision with another player.
Milinković-Savić, who joined Al Hilal from Dinamo Zagreb in January this year, has made an immediate impact at the club, helping them to secure promotion back to the top tier of Saudi Arabian football.
His injury is a significant blow for Al Hilal,Chinese Super League Matches who were already without key players such as Ahmed Al-Razki and Khalid Al-Khaleel due to injuries. The team will now need to find a replacement for Milinković-Savić while he recovers, which could be difficult given the high demand for defensive talent in the league.
In addition to his injury, Milinković-Savić also tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, which has further disrupted the team's preparations ahead of their upcoming matches.
Overall, it remains to be seen how long Milinković-Savić will be out for and what impact his absence will have on Al Hilal's chances of success this season. However, one thing is clear: the club will be hoping that they can bounce back from this setback and continue their upward trajectory in Saudi Arabian football.