It is one of the most impressive images of the 2022 World Cup so far. The moment when Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais’ knee collided with teammate Yasir Al-Shahrani towards the end of the game against Argentina, which Saudi Arabia won 2-1, giving the country’s authorities a day of declared a national holiday.
Well, defender Al-Shahrani will not forget that feat either, as in the last part of the match he broke his jaw and several facial bones, still suffering from internal bleeding, which required urgent surgical intervention.
X-rays show Saudi Arabia player Yasser Al-Shahrani suffered a broken jaw and facial bones. Yasser needs urgent surgery due to internal bleeding. On urgent orders from the Saudi crown, a private jet transports Yasser to Germany for treatment.
Speedy recovery for him pic.twitter.com/VMNAYtygoZ– صور كأس العالم (@WorldCupHQ) November 23, 2022
According to the Gulf Today newspaper, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has ordered the footballer to be immediately transported in a private jet for treatment in Germany.
Already in the hospital, the defender, visibly weakened, posted a video on social networks, in which he tries to reassure the fans.
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– المنتخب السعودي (@SaudiNT) November 22, 2022
Source: DN
