Malcolm Oliveira’s Bright News: Al Hilal’s Star Set for Return After Positive Health Update

Health Update for Malcolm Oliveira

Al Hilal’s Brazilian star Malcolm Oliveira has received reassuring health news after thorough examinations in Spain to assess the ankle issue that had limited him in recent weeks, sparking concern among fans and the coaching staff led by Italian coach Simone Inzaghi.

According to the Saudi newspaper Al Yaum, the tests, conducted with a member of the club’s medical staff present, confirmed there was no need for surgical intervention, a reassuring development for the Blue Wave ahead of the international break. Based on these results, Malcolm will follow a gradual rehabilitation program under the medical team, with a date for a return to full training to be set as his condition progresses.

Positive Sign Ahead of the International Break

This progression is a major positive signal inside the Hilal camp, as Inzaghi aims to have all his players ready by the end of November to enter the next phase of the season with a complete squad, both in the Saudi Pro League and in the AFC Champions League for elite teams.

The medical staff has drawn up a precise treatment plan for Malcolm, including gradual phases of individual exercises before returning to group training. Inzaghi closely follows the file due to the importance of the forward in his attacking system, especially given the recent wave of injuries that hit several stars.

During a post-match press conference after the win over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League, Inzaghi stressed that the medical staff cannot be held responsible for the injuries; most came from fixture congestion and crowded schedules, after defender Ali Lajami picked up another injury during the game.

Separately, the Middle East newspaper notes that Malcolm’s trip to Spain was purely precautionary to ensure ankle safety, not to treat a complicated injury. Tests showed no complications, and the star will start the physical phase soon ahead of a return to matches.

Malcolm will be among the selection options against The Star in the eighth round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League if he proves fit in the next training sessions. This news is a big morale boost for the fans as a congested schedule creates crucial local and Asian matches.

Since joining Al Hilal in summer 2023 from Zenit Saint Petersburg after a brief spell with Barcelona, Malcolm has proven to be one of the club’s most important signings. His pace, dribbling, finishing and ability to create chances added tremendous technical and goal threat.

He has appeared in 105 matches across competitions, scoring 40 goals and providing 34 assists, becoming one of the team's attacking pillars. This season, in seven league and elite Asian matches, he has still contributed three goals and three assists, underscoring his impact in the final third.

This is why Inzaghi knows his presence adds greater tactical variety in the final third, alternating runs between lines or exploiting space behind defenders, making his return a key to restoring the team’s balance in the coming period.

Absences and injuries: Darwin Nunez, Sergej Savic, Hassan Tambakti, and Ali Al-Bulaihi missed the Champions League clash; Nunez and Savic continue rehab, while Al-Bulaihi and Tambakti could not travel due to flu. The injuries have pushed Inzaghi to seek alternative solutions and rely on squad rotation.

On the other hand, Cancelo’s return balances the lineup; the Portuguese full-back recently came back after an injury and featured in the latest Asian clash, giving the coach more balance after a string of absences.

With positive signs around Malcolm’s recovery and the gradual return of other players, Hilal fans await the post-break period with hope of seeing a fully fit squad competing on all fronts, preserving the club’s reputation as one of the continent’s leading teams in recent years.

Malcolm — a golden piece in the blue machine — has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the attack since arriving in 2023, boosting the team’s speed, creativity and goal threat.

From a longer view, Malcolm’s presence has helped the team maintain a high level of performance in both domestic and continental competitions, and his return is eagerly anticipated by supporters and staff alike.

Sniper punchline 1: If football injuries were a target practice range, Inzaghi would be a calm marksman—one precise rotation and everyone’s back on the firing line.

Sniper punchline 2: In football, timing is everything; Malcolm’s comeback timing might just be the season’s best joke—the punchline being a goal, not a limp apology to the physio.