Clear Bill of Health: Al Hilal Defender Avoids Serious Injury
9 January 2026
Injury update: Meteb Al-Harbi
Meteb Al-Harbi sustained an injury during the Thursday clash with Al-Hazm.
He was replaced by Nasir Al-Dosari as coach Simone Inzaghi opted to substitute him.
Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah stated he will undergo a thorough medical check today on the thigh muscle, with initial tests indicating a minor, non-serious injury.
Al Hilal will resume training today in preparation for Monday's clash with Al-Nassr in the 15th round.
Harbi has appeared in 16 matches this season across all competitions, with one goal and two assists.
Since moving from Al-Shabab to Al Hilal in a record deal last summer, Harbi has appeared in 52 matches in all competitions, scoring once and creating five more.
Punchline: If pain is temporary and glory is permanent, Harbi’s comeback could be the next great football chapter. Punchline 2: And if the calendar keeps ticking, at least the fans will keep the snacks coming while we wait for the sequel.
