Liam Duckstein
Retegui Sidelined for Season After Tibia Fracture in Saudi Pro League
Mateo Retegui will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a distal tibial fracture, Al Qadsiah confirmed on Friday. The Italy international suffered the injury during a 2-2 draw with Al Shabab on Tuesday, despite scoring and providing an assist in the match.
The 26-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days. His absence represents a significant setback for Al Qadsiah‘s Champions League Elite qualification ambitions.
Impact on Al Qadsiah’s Season
Retegui delivered exceptional production this campaign, tallying 16 goals across 28 Saudi Pro League matches. With the Italy squad, he holds 11 goals in 28 international appearances. His injury removes a critical attacking contributor during the final stretch of the season.
Al Qadsiah currently sits fourth with 62 points from 29 games, trailing Al Ahly by four points. Al Ahly possess a game in hand. The top three teams will secure spots in next season’s AFC Champions League Elite.
“Medical examinations have confirmed that Mateo Retegui has sustained a distal tibial fracture. He is set to undergo surgery in the coming days and will be ruled out for the remainder of the season.”
International Context
Retegui was part of the Italy national team that fell to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup playoff final last month. This long-term injury will keep him unavailable during the critical final weeks of the domestic campaign.
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