Overview
- Medical tests confirmed Salem Al-Dawsari has a hamstring injury requiring four to six weeks of rehabilitation, ruling him out for the rest of the tournament.
- Al-Dawsari scored the opener in Al-Hilal’s 2-0 win over Pachuca to secure the Saudi side’s knockout berth.
- Al-Hilal finished second in their group behind Real Madrid to advance to the Round of 16.
- Simone Inzaghi, appointed after departing Inter Milan, has introduced tactical changes that defender Kalidou Koulibaly says are already visible on the pitch.
- Al-Hilal will meet Premier League champions Manchester City next and must adapt their attack without their captain.