Al Hilal’s Serbian striker, Aleksandar Mitrović, missed recent training sessions due to a heart rate irregularity, casting doubt on his availability for the crucial Asian Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor on Tuesday. The club confirmed in an official statement that Mitrović was rested on medical advice after experiencing fatigue and an irregular pulse. He is under close monitoring, with his condition being evaluated continuously.
Reports from Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiya revealed that Mitrović was hospitalized in Riyadh early Sunday, with doctors recommending complete rest until his symptoms subside. Although the 30-year-old assured fans of his well-being in a short video from the hospital, his participation in the upcoming match remains highly uncertain.
Mitrović, who has been pivotal for Al Hilal this season with 13 league goals and five in the Asian Champions League, recently returned from a two-month injury layoff. His potential absence poses a significant challenge for coach Jorge Jesus, who must find a suitable replacement to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Al Hilal will need to rally without their star forward in this decisive continental encounter.
Al Hilal’s Star Striker Mitrović Sidelined with Heart Rate Issue Ahead of Crucial Asian Champions League Clash
