Madibo’s Injury Forces Surgical Reality Check for Qatar in Arab Cup
Qatar's key midfielder Asim Madibo underwent a successful thigh operation after an injury in the Arab Cup opener against Palestine. The federation confirmed the surgery and wished him a speedy recovery, without revealing recovery time. Lopetegui had already suggested Madibo’s Arab Cup run might be over. Qatar now faces a must-win clash with Tunisia to close Group A, with both teams on one point.