Nunez Strikes a New Fitness Blow to Al Hilal

Update on Darwin Nunez's Injury

Uruguayan Darwin Nunez, the Al Hilal forward, has delivered a fresh setback to coach Simone Inzaghi's staff regarding his fitness.

Nunez suffered the injury during the match against Al Fateh, which Al Hilal won 4-1 to advance in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup.

The forward left the pitch minutes before halftime after requesting a substitution due to his inability to continue, with Brazilian Marcos Leonardo coming on to replace him.

According to the Saudi daily Al-Youm, the old knee issue has resurfaced but appears minor this time.

The newspaper notes that he will undergo a short rehabilitation program and could be ready for the Roshn Saudi Pro League clash with Al Taawoun.

While the current injury is not medically alarming, the recurrence of pains worries the club, especially with the season still in the first half and Nunez frequently reporting discomfort in different areas.

Nunez has missed six games this season across all competitions, despite being the team's main striker, resulting in a drop in his scoring rate with five goals so far.

Memorably, Nunez joined Al Hilal in the summer transfer window from Liverpool for 53 million euros, under a deal set to run until 2028.

Punchline 1: If fitness were a transfer fee, Nunez would be the richest striker in town—the knee simply keeps negotiating its own contracts.

Punchline 2: Heals slowly, but the punchlines land faster—let's hope the bench doesn't file a complaint for excessive sass.