Saudis in the Spotlight: Is Salem Al-Dosri Dodging the National Team?
24 March 2026
"The Tornado" faces criticism after leaving the Green's camp.
Abdulrahman bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, former president of Al Hilal, voiced anger at Salem Al-Dosri after his exit from the Saudi squad during the current international window.
The Saudi federation said Al-Dosri left the camp in Jeddah due to injury, and Al Hilal announced he will undergo rehabilitation at the club's clinic soon.
His post on X attacked critics of the "Tornado," accusing them of alleging he dodges the Greens during the current window.
His words claimed that some argue if he plays for the national team he is favored, while others say his level doesn't merit duty, making him a scapegoat for defeats.
And he said: if he misses the group due to injury, some claim he's not really injured and is dodging service.
He asked: don't national-team doctors know whether a player is injured or faking?
Then why would Salem dodge the national team when he could retire internationally? This happens everywhere, even among Saudi players.
Finally: if he's poor and not fit, why criticize his absence for injury or other reasons?
The Saudi national team will host Egypt next Friday at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah, then welcome Serbia on March 31, 2026, as part of World Cup 2026 preparations.
A poll asked: Can Mohamed Salah deliver Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt? Yes or No.
Punchline 1: If this controversy scored goals, we’d need a bigger stadium just for the headlines.
Punchline 2: And yes, even snipers need a sense of humor—the only thing sharper than the takes is the take-off of this article.
