Koulibaly's Injury Update: Al Hilal Reveals the Truth Behind His Setback
23 January 2026
Injury update on Kalidou Koulibaly
Al Hilal has confirmed the nature of the injury affecting their Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who recently returned from his national team duties at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Koulibaly helped Senegal lift the continental title after a 1-0 win over Morocco in the final, while his club teammate Yassine Bounou, the Atlas Lions’ goalkeeper, did not feature in the match against his teammate due to suspension.
According to the club, Koulibaly underwent treatment at the club clinic after suffering an adductor muscle injury with his country, and he will undergo an MRI scan to check the injury’s location and severity.
As for Bono, the club said the medical tests showed a bruise in the front thigh muscle, and he carried out his routine at the medical facility and the conditioning gym today.
Salem Al-Dawsari, captain of Al Hilal, also participated in group training after completing his rehabilitation program.
Punchline time: If injuries traveled as fast as transfer rumors, Koulibaly would already be in the 2050 window.
Punchline time 2: The MRI doesn’t lie—it’s the only referee that pauses long enough to tell you the real verdict with zero drama.
