The Colombian defender was injured in the Al-Nassr match and is out for a long time

5 names nominated to succeed Al-Ain player Arboleda, most notably Pereira

Al-Ain defender Arboleda suffered a severe injury during the victory match the day before yesterday.

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Al-Ain team player, Colombian Danilo Arboleda, received a severe shock during the victory match in the seventh round of the ADNOC Professional League, the day before yesterday, after suffering a severe injury to the Achilles tendon in the right foot, which will keep him out of the stadiums for a long time, according to what was confirmed by a source from the club. To "Emirates Today", after the initial examinations.

Al Ain defeated Al Nasr 3-1.

The player was applauded by the crowd to lift his spirits, when he was removed from the stadium on a stretcher.

And between calls by Al Ain supporters in "social media", to conclude a new deal, and to search for the best alternative for the player from the reserve list, the pressure will be great on coach Rebrov during the coming period to find a quick solution.

Al Ain includes a group of names to compensate for the absence of the player, including five players.

Arboleda played with Al Ain in 20 league matches, since he moved to him last January from Moldovan Sheriff Traspol as a free player, to replace Tunisian international defender Yassin Meriah, who had a cruciate ligament injury during his participation in the Arab Cup, and the newcomer seized the opportunity and increased defensive solidity. The team that won the League and League Cup titles, which prompted the club to settle on it, and terminate the services of the Tunisian, but the recent injury is worrying, and puts the administration in front of many scenarios.

Al-Ain coach Rebrov said in the press conference: "He seemed in pain, and we will wait for the results of the medical tests he underwent, and I hope that he will return quickly to the team's squad."

Article 7, paragraph 3.3.1 of the Football Association Regulations, allows the Al Ain team to contract with a new player outside the registration period that ended at the beginning of this month, if it is proven that Arboleda’s injury prevents him from playing for a period of no less than six months, provided that the new player is not contracted with Any other club, or his contract expired before September 28.

The Brazilian Rafael Pereira is at the top of the list of names strongly nominated to replace Arboleda, as he is the ideal choice, thanks to his experience with the team, his young age, and the performance he made last season, where he played a key player in 12 games, a substitute in three meetings, and a special in total 53 games. in the league for four years.

The second name is defender Mohamed Shaker, who replaced the Colombian, after being injured directly, and participated in 10 matches last season, and 29 in total since his move to Al Ain from Ajman, most of which were a substitute, and the third option is the veteran defender Mohamed Ahmed, being the oldest player in The current squad, as he has 171 league matches, most of them as a starter.

The fourth option is represented by Saeed Gomaa, who previously participated as a defense center, and presented one of the strongest matches against Al Wahda against Tigali striker years ago, despite his young age at the time.

Al-Ain has an opportunity to use the veteran Muhannad Al-Enezi, who is still under a contract with Al-Ain, but, since his return from loan in Kalba, he has not been registered in the team's expanded list.

Al-Enezi has a long experience with Al Ain, extending to 14 years, during which he achieved great achievements.

• 20 matches that Arboleda has played with Al Ain in the league since moving to it in January 2022.

The 5 nouns

1- Brazilian Pereira:

He is the exemplary choice, thanks to his experience, his young age and his performances last season.

2- Muhammad Shaker:

He came as a substitute for Arboleda in the victory match, and he has good experience with the team.

3- Veteran Muhammad Ahmad:

One of Al Ain's oldest defenders, and the most experienced with 171 games.

4- Said Juma:

He's good when he's pushed, and he's shown that in big matches.

5- The veteran Muhannad Al-Enezi:

He played in Al Ain for 14 years, and is still under a contract with the team, although he was not registered in the expanded list.

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