Mitrovic misses Al Hilal training, facing fitness concerns

Aleksandar Mitrovic, the former Fulham and Newcastle United striker now with Al-Hilal, missed training due to an abnormal heart rhythm after being taken to the hospital following a match on March 7, where he scored in a 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha. The 30-year-old had recently returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since January. Al-Hilal's medical staff announced that he would be monitored closely by specialists for fatigue and arrhythmias. Mitrovic's participation in the upcoming AFC Champions League match against Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor is uncertain, as the team trails 1-0 from the first leg. Since joining Al-Hilal in August 2023 for a club record fee, he has impressively scored 13 goals in 14 games this season. The situation highlights the physical demands on professional athletes and the importance of health monitoring.