Latest Update on Bounou's Injury Ahead of Al-Hilal vs Al-Taawoun
Yassine Bounou is undergoing treatment for a muscle injury, leaving his availability for Saturday's match against Al-Taawoun with Al-Hilal in doubt.
Morocco international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is undergoing treatment at Al-Hilal's medical center after a muscle injury affected his fitness, amid growing doubt over whether he will be available for the club's match against Al-Taawoun, scheduled for this coming Saturday.
The injury details
Bounou felt sudden pain in his hamstring during the warm-up ahead of the match against Neom in matchday 6 of the Saudi Pro League, forcing the medical staff to withdraw him at the last moment and bring on Mohammed Al-Owais instead.
Doubts over his availability against Al-Taawoun
- Bounou missed the team's group training session.
- A physiotherapist described the injury as minor, with no major cause for concern.
- According to local reports, his chances of playing have significantly narrowed.
- The final call on whether he travels with the squad to Al-Qassim will be made at the last training session before departure.
Al-Owais ready to deputize
Should Bounou be unavailable, goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais, who already deputized for him against Neom, is expected to start in goal for Al-Hilal against Al-Taawoun.
Key facts
- Bounou is receiving treatment after a sudden muscle injury.
- His availability for Saturday's match against Al-Taawoun remains uncertain.
- A final decision will be made at the last training session.
- Al-Owais is ready to cover for his possible absence.
