Vincent Siro’s Road Back: Al Shabab Reveals New Injury Update

Vincent Siro's Injury Update: Progress on the Road Back

The Saudi club Al Shabab announced developments on the injury of its Swiss midfielder Vincent Siro, who had been sidelined for some time.

Al Shabab confirmed the player underwent successful surgery on the plantar fascia tendon and is continuing his rehabilitation program in Toulouse, France, after the operation.

The club said on its official X account that medical updates indicate the player's condition is progressing well and responding positively to the training program.

The club's medical staff continues to monitor recovery indicators and coordinates directly with the surgeon overseeing his case.

Siro is expected to arrive in Riyadh at the end of November, with the final phase of his rehabilitation set to begin early December.

In a separate match recap graphic for the Saudi Pro League, Al Khadoud will host Al Shabab on November 23, 2025.

The 30-year-old joined Shabab from Toulouse this summer, after a career that included spells with Freiburg, Sion, and Young Boys in Switzerland.

At Shabab he has played 10 games, scoring one goal and providing no assists.

Siro has established himself as one of the team's most influential players this season, despite the club's rocky results and lack of stability.

He operates mainly in the final third, adaptable between wing and a second striker, giving the side extra options on counterattacks and organized breaks.

His bravado facing defenders and his quick turns in the box help turn pressure into chances, even when the team is struggling for control.

Physically, Siro fits the pace of the Saudi league, pressing high and linking midfield to attack while offering multiple passing options.

Despite late-season turbulence, Siro remained a bright spot, influential in big games and a catalyst for change when the team needed it most.

With his continued involvement and growing cohesion with the squad, he remains one of the keys to restoring balance and returning to contention.

Injuries and administrative upheaval have plagued the club, and defensive lapses and a lack of attacking spark have hampered consistency this season.

The Spaniard Emmanuel Alguacil's coaching tenure has seen frequent shifts in staff and strategy, affecting locker-room stability and on-field cohesion.

In the margins, Hamdallah's absence and Carrasco's extended treatment abroad have deprived the team of clear cutting edge, complicating an already tough campaign.

Administratively, decisions and frequent coach changes have limited consistency in formation and results, keeping the club from mounting a stable challenge.

Thus, Al Shabab remains distant from the title race, clinging to sporadic attempts to regain balance while hoping for a turnaround later in the season.

Punchline: If rehab were a game, Siro would already be man of the match—on crutches. And if patience were a sport, Riyadh would have already crowned him comeback king.