Naim Sliti, the former Saudi Arabia's top footballer, has been ruled out indefinitely for his injury to the knee.
The 36-year-old, who was known as the "King of the Desert," had been in contention for a spot on the Saudi Arabian national team squad since he was last capped by their senior side against the UAE back in January 2019.
However, injuries have intervened and he will now miss the rest of this season.
Sliti's absence is expected to be detrimental to his national team prospects, with his replacement likely to be a young player who may struggle to fill the void left behind by the injured veteran.
It remains to be seen how long it will take for Sliti to recover from his injury, but his absence will certainly impact the performance of the national team and could also affect the chances of other players in the squad.
Overall, Naim Sliti's injury update is a reminder that football is a sport that can be very unpredictable and can take many forms. While injuries can disrupt plans and schedules, they can also provide opportunities for new talent to emerge and help build a stronger squad over time.