The Saudi Arabian goalkeeper’s absence continues… and Dennis is confused

Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi remains out of the squad for the upcoming friendly match against Puerto Rico in preparation for the 2026 World Cup due to not recovering from an injury.

The Al-Nasri goalkeeper has suffered a hamstring injury and is undergoing an intensive treatment program that includes 3 sessions a day in an attempt to speed up his recovery and increase his fitness for the upcoming period.

The keeper misses Yesterday, on Sunday, the friendly match of Ecuador ended with the defeat of the green team with a score of 1-2. Within the framework of the tournament preparation.

The Saudi Al-Riyadiya newspaper reported that Al-Aqidi will not be ready for the meeting as he will continue his rehabilitation program.

The newspaper explained that Al-Aqidi’s absence again will leave Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis confused as he will have to choose between Ahmed Al-Kassar and Muhammad Al-Owais to protect the game’s green den, with the final decision to be made in the pre-match technical meeting.

Donis was said to have yet to inform any of the wicketkeepers of his selection in the Test match starting line-up, pending a final decision on the day of the match.

Al Owais participated in the first game of Ecuador.

The Greens have two test matches against Puerto Rico on Saturday and Senegal on June 10.

The national team of Saudi Arabia is participating in the world championship in a difficult group, which includes Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde.