Salem Al-Dawsari returns to Al Hilal training after knee surgery

Al Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari has returned to team training after recovering from the injury that kept him out of every match since the start of the season.

Al-Dawsari underwent surgery to treat a knee tendon problem and had been following an individual rehabilitation programme. He initially resumed training with Al Hilal on a gradual basis before completing the final stages of his recovery and rejoining the squad.

Al Hilal have been given nine days off during the current international break.

The Saudi Arabia national team are competing in Gulf Cup 27 and have reached the semi-finals, where they will face Qatar on Saturday.

Al-Dawsari’s return comes ahead of a busy period for Al Hilal, who are due to meet Al-Ittihad in the Saudi league classic on 10 October. The match will be played at Kingdom Arena and forms part of matchweek eight.

Al Hilal will then face Qatar’s Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League on 13 October.