Al-Qadisiyah player puts Renard in trouble after ACL injury

Al‑Qadisiyah have suffered a major setback in their push for the Saudi Roshn League title after confirming that defender Waleed Al‑Ahmad will miss the remainder of the season with a torn cruciate ligament. The club announced the diagnosis on its official channels, noting that the centre‑back will undergo surgery soon, with his recovery timeline and rehabilitation plan to be determined afterward. The injury is a significant blow for a team battling Al‑Nassr, Al‑Hilal and Al‑Ahli in a fiercely contested title race, and it also complicates national‑team plans for coach Hervé Renard, as Al‑Ahmad may now be unavailable for the 2026 World Cup.

Al‑Ahmad joined Al‑Qadisiyah in January 2023 from Al‑Taawoun and quickly made an impact, scoring once and assisting another goal in six appearances. He was injured during the first half of the 3–2 win over Al‑Ahli in round 26. Al‑Qadisiyah sit fourth with 60 points, seven behind leaders Al‑Nassr.