Mohamed Bachir Belloumi undergoes successful surgery following knee injury

Algerian international Mohamed Bachir Belloumi has successfully undergone surgery to address a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee. The Hull City winger sustained the injury on 5 November during a Championship match against Oxford United, bringing an unfortunate end to his season.

The severity of the injury also meant Belloumi was unable to join the Algerian national team for their November fixtures.

His call-up to the squad, which was the first of his career, had generated considerable excitement and marked what many hoped would be a pivotal moment in his professional journey.

Belloumi’s injury is a significant setback, both personally and professionally, as it not only ruled him out for the remainder of the current season but also prevented him from fulfilling his international ambitions with Algeria.

Despite this, the 24-year-old remains resolute in his recovery and is focused on returning to full fitness.

Speaking after the surgery, Belloumi expressed optimism about his future, stating, It’s a difficult situation, but I will come back stronger.

This is only a delay, not the end. I am determined to work hard and return to the field with more resilience.

The young winger has been a key player for Hull City in the Championship, but his injury has dashed hopes of an early international debut for the national team under coach Vladimir Petković.

Nonetheless, his commitment to recovery signals that his dreams of international football remain alive, and he looks forward to representing Algeria when the opportunity arises again.

Belloumi’s operation was conducted at the esteemed Aspetar Medical Centre in Doha, known for its advanced sports medicine facilities.

His rehabilitation is expected to be closely monitored by both his club and national team medical staff, with the aim of ensuring a successful return to competitive action.

For now, Belloumi’s focus will be on his recovery, but he remains hopeful that this setback will only make him stronger as he looks to continue his promising career at both the club and international levels.