Al-Hilal Announces Bounou's Absence from Training, Undergoes Shoulder Treatment
08 February 2026at18:19
Al-Hilal Football Club announced in an official statement that its Moroccan goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, missed Sunday's training session due to a shoulder injury.
The Saudi club confirmed that Bounou underwent a treatment session for his shoulder, without specifying the severity of his injury or the duration of his absence from play.
Bounou's absence from training comes just one day before Al-Hilal's match against Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai (tomorrow, Monday, 17:00 GMT+1) in the seventh round of the Elite AFC Champions League.
It is worth noting that Saudi Al-Hilal currently leads Group B of the Champions League with 18 points, having secured six victories from six matches.
Q&A
Why did Yassine Bounou miss Al-Hilal's training session?
Yassine Bounou was absent from Sunday's training session to undergo treatment for a shoulder injury. Al-Hilal has not yet specified the injury's severity or his expected return timeline.
How does Bounou's injury impact Al-Hilal's upcoming AFC Champions League fixture?
Bounou's absence from training occurred just one day before Al-Hilal's match against Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai, potentially impacting their lineup for the Elite AFC Champions League fixture.
