Saudi’s Al-Shahrani undergoes surgery after World Cup collision, Yasser Al-Shahrani, a defender for Saudi Arabia, underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday as a result of an injury sustained during his team’s shocking World Cup victory over Argentina, according to the national squad. Al-Shahrani “suffered a strong clash in the head, chest, and abdomen,” according to medical tests performed in Doha, according to a statement on the team’s Twitter account.
Saudi’s Al-Shahrani undergoes surgery after World Cup collision
He was then “transferred by medical evacuation to the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh” for the operation. A follow-up statement on Wednesday night said the operati`on had been completed “with success”. Al-Shahrani collided with Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in stoppage time at the end of the match against Argentina, which ended in an upset 2-1 victory for the Green Falcons.
Al-Owais’s left knee connected squarely with Al-Shahrani’s face. “I would like to ensure you that I am OK, pray for me and congratulations on winning,” Al-Shahrani said in a video clip from his hospital bed posted on social media.
A breathtaking goal from Salem Al-Dawsari gave Saudi Arabia the advantage and ended Argentina’s 36-match winning streak. The Saudis will play Poland in their following game on Saturday.