The own goalkeeper’s knee made a rough mark on Yasser Al Shahrani’s face.
Yasser Al Shahrani lay motionless on the field. PDO
The Saudi Arabian national team player who was injured in a rough collision on Tuesday Yasser Al Shahrani probably won’t play in the World Cup again.
Al Shahrani was hit in the face by the goalkeeper By Mohammed Al-Owais knee while chasing a cross against Argentina. Gulf Today reports that Al Shahrani underwent an X-ray, which revealed multiple fractures to his facial bones and a fractured jaw.
The player needed immediate surgery as he was also diagnosed with internal bleeding. Al Shahrani was rushed to Germany for treatment by private plane.
Saudi Arabians experienced moments of horror as Al Shahrani lay motionless on the grass after the collision. He was carried off the field on a stretcher.
Saudi Arabia sensationally beat Argentina 2–1. The country is at the top of Group C because Mexico and Poland played a draw in the second match.