GOAL reported, citing Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah, that Al-Ittihad defender Hassan Kadesh is in danger of missing the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with Saudi Arabia after an injury suffered at the Gulf Cup. Saudi Arabia host the tournament from 7 January to 5 February next year.
Injury during Gulf 27
Kadesh went down during Saudi Arabia's win over Oman in the second round of the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Gulf 27.
Surgery in Finland on 9 October
The defender underwent surgery in Finland on 9 October to recover from the injury to his left rectus femoris muscle.
Arriyadiyah's timeline for recovery
According to Arriyadiyah, the injury will keep Kadesh out until the international break that begins next January, when the AFC Asian Cup takes place. His participation in the tournament is now in doubt, according to the newspaper.
Saudi Arabia won Gulf 27
Saudi Arabia beat the UAE 2-0 in the final to win the Arabian Gulf Cup, Gulf 27.