Knee on a Comeback Tour: Ayman Yahya’s Injury Sparks Rehab Plans, Not Surgery
13 December 2025
Injury Update
Al-Nassr fans welcomed the good news about their player Ayman Yahya's injury during his stint with the Saudi national team in the 2025 Arab Cup.
Ayman Yahya underwent medical exams in Madrid, Spain, yesterday, after his withdrawal from the Saudi squad for the tournament, to determine the nature of his injury.
Tests showed the Al-Nassr star does not require surgery, with imaging confirming healthy knee cartilage, meaning he only needs a medical and rehabilitation program set by the club doctor.
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus is scheduled to receive the medical report from the Spanish physician to begin outlining the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plan.
The 24-year-old's injury occurred after he came on as a substitute for ten minutes in Saudi Arabia's 0-1 defeat to Morocco, in the group stage's third match Monday.
Punchline: If injuries had a fan club, this one would have front-row seats in rehab.
Punchline: The knee is going on a spa vacation—rest, rehab, and a comeback tour, sponsored by ice packs.
