After Yasser Alshahrani’s injury was reported in the media after his surgery, a star player from Saudi Arabia captured the attention of FIFA viewers.
Yasser bin Gharsan bin Saeed Al-Mohammadi Al-Shahrani, better known by his soccer alias Yasser Alshahrani, is a renowned football player from Saudi Arabia who competes for Al-Hilal FC and the Saudi Arabia national team as a left-back-or center-back defender.
The center player transferred from Al-Qadisiyah to Al-Hilal a year later following strong showings against Guatemala at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The South Arabian football player captured viewers’ attention after appearing with Lionel Messi on the FIFA 16 game’s official Middle Eastern cover.
What Happened To Saudi Arabian Footballers?
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Indainexpress reports that during Saudi Arabia’s historic 2-1 victory over Argentina on November 22, 2022, the defender collided with the goalie Mohammed Al-Owais and sustained a shattered jaw, damaged facial bones, and internal hemorrhage.
Yasser was ultimately carried away after the incident and gave the crowd the thumbs up as he did so, but once he got to the hospital, the severity of his wounds became apparent.
The incident happened in the final minute of play; the defender took a knee to the face, which led to a terrible collision with goalie Mohammed Al-Owais.
The defender was left on the ground unconscious after the incident, and referee Slavko Vinci made the strange decision to resume play.
The pain witnessed during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar traumatized spectators, who also witnessed Al-Shahrani appear to be unconscious as he lay prone on the ground. Many viewers alleged that the referee did not immediately stop the game.
After gruesome events late in Saudi Arabia’s victory over Argentina, FIFA is in the midst of new controversy regarding how head injuries are handled at the World Cup.
Furthermore, despite suffering a severe head collision during the Iranian team’s game against England, goalie Alireza Beiranvand was permitted to continue.
Yasser Alshahran Surgery
Yasser Al-Shahrani, a defender for Saudi Arabia, was transported to Riyadh for emergency surgery after suffering a terrible injury, the Saudi national team announced on Twitter.
Yasser’s damaged jaw, facial bones, and teeth caused internal bleeding, and immediate surgery was advised.
The Arabian reportedly departed the field on a stretcher after the accident caused a shattered jaw and severe bleeding.
King Salman declared a public holiday for all employees and students in the country to celebrate the historic 2-1 triumph over Argentina, the Arab team’s come-from-behind victory.
Yasser Alshahrani Injury Update
Yasser was flown to Germany for treatment on the orders of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman.
The National Guard Hospital in Riyadh successfully operated on Yasser Al-Shahrani’s pancreatic gland, according to the Saudi Federation.
The Saudi national team tweeted a video of the player following the serious injury, according to the Saudi Gazette. The defender made an appearance in the video from Hamad Medical City to reassure the viewers of his health and congratulate the Saudi team on their victory.
Yasser was included in Saudi Arabia’s final 23-man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
The 23-man final Saudi Arabian team for the November 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar included a South Arabian defender.
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