Al Hilal put on a memorable performance last night and picked up a big win over Al Ahli. The side looked in good shape throughout the contest despite the absence of star player Neymar Jr. The Brazilian has been ruled out for the remaining season after he suffered an injury during the international break. While fans expected the player to cheer for his team, Neymar has remained silent so far. Despite the player’s absence, other players have taken the onus, as a key Al Hillal star made a surprising apology to their supporters.
Al Hilal, following their win over Al Ahli, has comfortably positioned themselves at the top of the table. They remain unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League so far with 9 wins and 2 draws from their 11 games. New signing Aleksandar Mitrovic has been on an absolute roll. with the player finding the back of the net 8 times so far.
Kalidou Koulibaly issues a surprising apology to the fans
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Al Hilal’s defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, had a surprising message for the fans following the game. Al Hilal ran rampant over the opposition 3-1 to bag the win. However, it seems like Koulibaly was not happy, as he was looking to maintain the clean sheet from the contest.
“We offer our deepest apologies to our fans after conceding a goal in today’s match,” said the defender. While Kalidou Koulibaly had a message for the fans following the game, one player has been very silent following his exit.
🚨🚨🚨🎙️ كوليبالي :
"نقدم اعتذارنا الشديد لجماهيرنا بعد استقبالنا هدف في مباراة اليوم". pic.twitter.com/lZXixl8E2v
— أخبار الهلال (@hilalstuff) October 27, 2023
Neymar Jr, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season, is yet to talk about the team’s performance from last night. Despite being active on social media, Neymar has failed to connect with the club’s fans.
It is, nevertheless, positive to see the players eager to push forward for the club irrespective of the result. Al Hilal players have been on top of their game this season as they are eying to lift the Saudi Pro League title.
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Mitrovic the guiding light for Al Hilal in Neymar Jr’s absence
Al Hilal has been on fire this season even without Neymar Jr in their ranks. While the team splurged a massive amount on the player, the Brazilian has been out of action due to injury. However, despite his absence, the team has continued to dominate the Saudi Pro League.
The team has been a powerhouse in both attack and defense, scoring the most goals while conceding the least goals in the league. The trio of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Malcom, and Saleem Al-Dawsari have been brilliant scoring a combined 20 goals. Al-Hilal is in a strong pole to win the league this season and will rely on their front three to deliver throughout the remaining half of the season.
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