Al-Hilal Recovers Bounou for Al-Ettifaq Clash After Injury Absence Against Shabab Al-Ahli

10 February 2026at15:20

Saudi club Al-Hilal was without the services of their Moroccan international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during their match against UAE's Shabab Al-Ahli on Monday evening. Bounou's absence from the seventh round of the AFC Champions League Elite West group stage fixture was due to an injury sustained before the game.

Bounou suffered a shoulder injury during the team's final training session, prompting the technical staff to withdraw him from the match as a precautionary measure to avoid any complications that could affect his readiness for upcoming fixtures.

According to several Saudi media reports, the Moroccan goalkeeper is expected to return to the squad for the upcoming clash against Al-Ettifaq, scheduled for Friday, February 13, as part of Round 22 of the Roshn Saudi League.

Al-Hilal is currently enjoying an excellent run in the AFC Champions League Elite, topping their group with 19 points.

Q&A

Why did Yassine Bounou miss Al-Hilal's match against Shabab Al-Ahli?

Yassine Bounou was absent from Al-Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite fixture against Shabab Al-Ahli due to a shoulder injury sustained during a final training session, a precautionary measure to prevent further complications.

When is Yassine Bounou expected to return for Al-Hilal?

Yassine Bounou is anticipated to rejoin the Al-Hilal squad for their upcoming Roshn Saudi League match against Al-Ettifaq, scheduled for Friday, February 13, as per Saudi media reports.

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