Al Hilal confirms successful knee surgery for captain Salem Al-Dawsari in Finland
Al Hilal announced that captain Salem Al-Dawsari has undergone successful knee tendon surgery in Finland and will begin his rehabilitation program.
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AIAl Hilal Football Club has announced that team captain Salem Al-Dawsari has successfully undergone surgery to treat a knee tendon injury, following a medical evaluation in Finland.
Al-Dawsari underwent a medical examination on Monday by specialist Dr. Lasse Lempainen to diagnose the injury and determine whether surgery was required.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, Al Hilal said, "Player Salem Al-Dawsari underwent successful surgery on his knee tendon injury."
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The club added that the operation was performed Tuesday morning in Finland by Dr. Lempainen, and that Al-Dawsari will now begin his treatment and rehabilitation program at a specialized medical center under the supervision of the team's medical staff.
On July 10, Al Hilal had announced that Al-Dawsari would require a six to eight week rehabilitation program. However, the surgery may extend his absence from the pitch.