The Saudi team received a painful blow before its upcoming match against China, in the next round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, after midfielder Mohamed Kno was injured that he might deprive him of participating in the crucial meeting.
The official account of the Saudi national team, through the “X” platform, confirmed the absence of Kno from the recent green training, after suffering from a thigh muscle injury, which raised the concerns of the technical staff led by coach Roberto Mancini regarding the player’s readiness before the upcoming match.
According to press reports, the injury suffered by Kno came during his participation with Al -Hilal in the face of cooperation in the Saudi Roshen League competitions, which necessitated his subjugation to accurate medical examinations, will determine the extent of the possibility to catch up with the match.
Kno is expected to undergo a medical examination this evening, to evaluate his health condition permanently, and to determine his position on being in the national team list against China.
The absence of Kno – if confirmed – is a great loss of green, given its pivotal role in the middle of the field.
The “First Park” stadium will host the confrontation between Saudi Arabia and China next Thursday, March 20, as the match starts at 9:15 pm Mecca time, and 8:15 pm Cairo time, in a meeting in which Al -Akhdar seeks to enhance his chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
