Nawaf Al-Aqidi
GK
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May 10, 2000 (26)
6'1"
194 lb
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Fully fit, not injured
Al-Aqidi is fully fit and recovered from the hamstring injury that had kept him sidelined throughout the pre-tournament preparation period, according to Filmarma.
Analysis: Al-Aqidi worked through an intensive rehabilitation program with both the medical and technical staff closely monitoring his progress, and his clean bill of health puts him back available if called upon. He is not expected to start since Mohammed Al-Owais looks to be the starting goalie for Saudi Arabia.
Targets return in later games
Al-Aqidi (hamstring) has recovered from a hamstring injury but is not expected to start the first game against Uruguay, with plans to be available for selection in the second or third game, according to Nayef Al Thakil of Alarabiya Sports.
Analysis: Al-Aqidi arrived at camp with a hamstring injury that had kept him out of every pre-tournament friendly, and has been on an intensive rehabilitation program since with both the medical and technical staff watching his progress. Coach Georgios Donis stood by him and kept him in the World Cup squad throughout, and he is now reported to be fully fit. He will miss the first game, but a return to the squad is expected by the second or third match as he targets reclaiming his starting position from Mohammed Al-Owais.
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