Hassan Tembakti’s Return Playbook: How Long Will He Sit It Out for Al Hilal?
24 March 2026
Injury Update and Timeline
Defender Hassan Tembakti has left the Saudi national team camp because of an injury.
The national team boss, Hervé Renard, announced on Tuesday that Tembakti would be withdrawn from the squad after hamstring pain, with Ali La’ami called up from the reserve side.
Al Hilal confirmed that Tembakti has returned to the club, alongside Salem Al-Dosari, who was also left out of the camp due to injury.
Medical tests on the defender confirmed a hamstring issue, and he will follow a treatment and rehabilitation program at the club’s facility.
Thamer Al-Shahrani, the club’s physiotherapist, stated on X that the best-case scenario is a layoff of 10 days to two weeks.
As a result, the 27-year-old could miss Al Hilal’s Roshen Pro League clash with Al Taawoun on April 4, and possibly the April 7 match vs Al Khoud.
Tembakti has appeared for Al Hilal 26 times this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Impact on Club Plans and the Saudi Camp
The exact return date remains uncertain, but the recovery window suggests a cautious approach ahead of key April fixtures.
Al Hilal will lean on teammates while he recovers, and a fresh call could be made if the medical timeline shifts.
The absence also narrows options for the national team during ongoing friendlies preparations.
Readers are encouraged to follow official club updates for the latest on his status.
And for a touch of humor: when a hamstring plays hide-and-seek, the chase becomes a calendar game. Punchline: even the sniper of timing would miss if his target keeps moving—like a bench full of substitutions. Punchline 2: if recovery were a sport, Tembakti would win gold for patience and a killer comeback.
