Saudi's Al-Shahrani undergoes surgery, doubtful for rest of World Cup

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Argentina v Saudi Arabia
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Argentina v Saudi Arabia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - November 22, 2022 Saudi Arabia's Yasser Al-Shahrani after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Al-RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani's World Cup is probably over as he underwent surgery after sustaining an injury during the 2-1 Group C victory over Argentina on Tuesday.

Al-Shahrani fell to the ground after colliding with goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in stoppage time and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.

"Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent a successful surgery in the pancreatic gland at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh," the Saudi Federation said on social media.

Reuters was not able to obtain comment from officials of the Saudi Federation about his participation in the following two group games.

Editing by Christian Radnedge

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