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Saudi duo Al-Dossari and Al-Buraikan set to travel for Khaleeji Zain 26 despite injuries

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18/12/2024

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18/12/2024

Salem Al-Dossari

RIYADH, Dec 18: Reports from Saudi press outlets have confirmed that Salem Al-Dossari and Firas Al-Buraikan will be included in the Saudi national team squad traveling to Kuwait for Khaleeji Zain 26.

According to Al-Riyadh newspaper, both players will join the Green Falcons for the tournament despite their injuries. However, their participation in the matches is still uncertain, as French coach Hervé Renard will make a final decision based on their medical evaluations.

Al-Dossari is dealing with minor fractures to his face, while Al-Buraikan is recovering from an ankle injury. Neither player featured in Saudi Arabia’s recent friendly match, where they defeated Trinidad and Tobago in preparation for the Gulf 26.

The Khaleeji Zain 26 will kick off on Saturday, December 21, and run through January 3, 2025. Saudi Arabia is placed in Group Two alongside Bahrain, Yemen, and Iraq.