Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Al-Hilal, competing in the Saudi Professional League, announced that their French striker Karim Benzema will miss the team’s match against Al-Taawoun. The match is scheduled for Tuesday as part of the tenth round of the competition, and Benzema is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Al-Hilal announced in a statement on its official accounts that Benzema will not travel with the team to Al-Qassim after experiencing pain in his adductor muscle. The statement also indicated that he will undergo medical examinations and scans to determine the nature of the injury and the expected duration of his absence.
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— نادي الهلال السعودي (@Alhilal_FC) February 23, 2026Al-Hilal currently sits third in the league standings with 54 points from 22 matches. However, they are determined to continue their title challenge despite significant absences in their squad.
