Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet limped off the pitch in tears during Al-Riyadh's 0-0 draw with Al-Khaleej on Monday, raising fresh injury worries just days before Egypt's crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign. The Egyptian winger was brought down by Boubacar Kouyaté in the 14th minute of the Saudi Roshn Pro League encounter, leaving the field after receiving medical attention and consolation from Al-Riyadh's coaching staff.
Hamstring Issue Returns at Worst Possible Time
This marks the second consecutive fixture where Trezeguet has battled a hamstring problem. He was already sidelined for Al-Riyadh's devastating 5-0 loss to Al-Ahli earlier this month, and the same injury appears to have resurfaced during Monday's match. The 27-year-old winger will undergo comprehensive medical examinations and imaging tests in the coming hours to assess the severity and determine his availability timeline.
The timing compounds Al-Riyadh's frustration. Trezeguet was expected to feature prominently in Egypt's national team camp for upcoming qualifiers against Angola and South Sudan on 25 and 29 September respectively. The Pharaohs are building toward the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and losing their creative winger at this stage of the qualifying cycle could disrupt squad continuity and tactical planning.
Season Statistics and Club Context
Through six appearances for Al-Riyadh this season across league and cup competitions, Trezeguet has contributed one goal and two assists, showing he remains a vital attacking outlet. However, recurring soft-tissue injuries threaten to limit his impact. The goalless result left Al-Riyadh in 12th place with five points, while Al-Khaleej moved to 13th on four points in the 34-team Saudi Roshn Pro League standings.
Al-Riyadh face another fixture this weekend when they travel to Al-Khaloud on Sunday. Whether Trezeguet will be fit to participate remains uncertain pending the medical team's formal assessment and prognosis in the coming days.
