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Midfield Setback: Faisal Al-Ghamdi Sidelined with a Left Hamstring Injury at Al-Ittihad

31 December 2025

Midfield Setback: Faisal Al-Ghamdi Sidelined with a Left Hamstring Injury at Al-Ittihad
Faisal Al-Ghamdi sidelined with a left hamstring injury during AFC Champions League action.

December 31, 2025, 17:01 — Al-Ittihad announced that Faisal Al-Ghamdi has sustained a left hamstring injury, ruling him out for now.

Injury Update

Al-Ittihad announced that the injury was confirmed by medical tests on the 24-year-old.

He left the match against Nasaf Qarshi in the AFC Champions League Elite with the issue, for the time being.

The club added that he has begun rehabilitation at the club's medical clinic.

Context

Al-Ghamdi has appeared in 12 matches across all competitions this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

He previously had a short spell with Beerschot in Belgium, but he was not a regular under manager Sergio Conceicao.

Hamstrings don't vacation forever.

Rehab starts; football never sleeps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Faisal Al-Ghamdi?

He sustained a left hamstring injury, confirmed by medical tests, and is sidelined for now.

How has he performed this season?

He has 12 appearances across all competitions, with 1 goal and 1 assist.

What is his past with Beerschot and the coach?

He had a brief spell with Beerschot in Belgium and is not a regular starter under manager Sergio Conceicao.