DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Alshahrani was flown dwelling Wednesday to be handled for facial accidents after an alarming collision with a teammate within the World Cup win over Argentina.Alshahrani was flown from Doha to Nationwide Guard Hospital in Riyadh, the Saudi soccer federation mentioned.The 30-year-old participant was injured in second-half stoppage time after serving to to guard the Saudis’ 2-1 lead over Argentina in a stunning upset over one of many match favorites.Alshahrani was chasing again to defend a excessive cross into the Saudi penalty space when he collided with goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais, who struck Alshahrani within the face with a knee. The defender’s head additionally hit exhausting on the turf.The Saudi group posted a video clip late Tuesday of the participant talking from a hospital mattress to guarantee followers he was effectively.Saudi Arabia subsequent performs Saturday towards Poland in Group C. ___
Injured Saudi Arabia defender flown dwelling from World Cup
