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Injuries raise doubts before Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr clash
Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr have injury concerns before they meet in the ninth round of the Saudi Pro League on Thursday evening.
The concerns arose during their matches in the Asian Champions League Elite.
Al-Ahli winger Saleh Abu al-Shamat injured his left shoulder against UAE side Al-Wasl and left the field on a medical cart in the 69th minute.
Al-Nassr forward Kingsley Coman suffered a muscle injury against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi and went off in the 13th minute.
Defender Mohamed Simakan was also injured in that match after a strong challenge and left the field a few minutes later.
The injuries could affect both teams’ plans, but the report does not say whether any of the three will miss the clash.
Injuries to three players have raised doubts about their availability for Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash.
Al-Ahli winger Saleh Abu Al-Shamat was injured during a match against Al Wasl.
Al-Nassr’s Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan were injured against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi.
The teams are due to meet on Thursday in the ninth round of the Saudi Pro League.
The injuries could affect both teams’ preparations and selection for the match.
- Who
- Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, including injured players Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan.
- What
- Injuries to three players have raised doubts about their availability for the teams’ upcoming clash.
- When
- The match is scheduled for Thursday; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- The injured players were hurt during matches against Al Wasl and Neftchi; venues are not stated.
- Why
- The injuries could affect the teams’ preparations and player selection for the clash.
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- Injured Al-Ahli player
- Saleh Abu Al-Shamat
- Injured Al-Nassr players
- Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan
- Upcoming match
- Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr
- Competition round
- Ninth round of the Saudi Pro League
- Article published
- October 12, 2026
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