When Injuries Call the Shot: Al Hilal’s Winter Dilemma
29 December 2025
Overview
Mohammed Al-Daie, the Saudi goalkeeping icon, urged Al Hilal to move on from Uruguayan forward Darwin Núñez during the upcoming winter transfer window.
Speaking on television, Al-Daie stated he hopes Núñez will depart the capital club and that the team should sign a striker in the winter period.
He argued that Núñez's frequent injuries have hurt his form, and with Al Hilal chasing every title this season, a reliable goalscorer is essential.
Al-Daie added that Núñez has yet to prove himself in the Hilal shirt, and his goal tally supports that claim, while noting Neymar’s difficult spell at the same club.
Some reports have suggested that the Italian coach Simone Inzaghi would prefer Núñez to stay in the squad and not be removed from the local roster.
Conclusion
Punchline 1: If injuries were transfer fees, Núñez would break the bank every window.
Punchline 2: The only thing faster than Núñez’s injuries is the rumor mill—at least the gossip travels in record time.
