Saudi Arabia in touching World Cup tribute to Yasser Alshahrani after he underwent emergency surgery following horror injury against Argentina

Saudi Arabia made a touching tribute to defender Yasser Alshahrani before their match against Poland after his horror injury against Argentina. 

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WHAT HAPPENED? Saudi’s players huddled on the side of the pitch with goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais holding up Alshahrani’s shirt aloft in tribute to their injured team-mate. The defender was forced to have surgery after a horror clash with Al-Owais saw him stretchered off against Argentina.

Saudi Arabia showed support for injured teammate Yasser Alshahrani ahead of today’s game ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/68UcEqNmpC

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Alshahrani‘s injury came in what ended up being a historic 2-1 victory for Saudi Arabia, which resulted in King Salman declaring a national holiday in the country the following day. The defender has since communicated from hospital that he is well and recovering, although will spend a lengthy period on the sidelines.

WHAT NEXT FOR SAUDI ARABIA? After their touching tribute pre-match, Saudi Arabia will take on Poland knowing a win will send them through to the last 16, before they take on Mexico in matchday three.

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