Medical examinations and X-rays that Jordanian national team player Yazeen Al-Naimat underwent after the match between Al-Nishama and Iraq in the quarter-final of the 2025 Arab Nations Cup revealed that he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, according to the Jordanian Al-Mamlaka channel, citing the Jordanian Football Association. The player is expected to be sidelined for 6 to 9 months. During the match, Al-Nishama's striker was injured in the 7th minute but managed to continue playing before being substituted in the 14th minute by Uda Al-Fakhouri. Al-Nishama qualified for the semi-final of the 2025 Arab Nations Cup after defeating the Iraqi team 1-0. Saudi physical therapy specialist Thamer Al-Shahrani revealed the nature of the serious injury suffered by Jordanian star Yazeen Al-Naimat during Al-Nishama's match against Iraq on Friday in the quarter-final of the 2025 Arab Nations Cup, currently being held in Qatar. He stated on his official X account that Al-Naimat suffered a strong injury due to "pelvic opening, foot fixation, and knee rotation." He noted that the mechanism of the fall initially indicates a "knee ligament injury." Yazeen Al-Naimat had left the field injured in the 15th minute, with his teammate Uda Al-Fakhouri replacing him. In turn, player Yazeen Al-Naimat sent a message to his fans through his official Snapchat account: "God willing, I am fine." He called on the fans to support the national team, saying: "Al-Nishama with you all." Jordan's national team coach Jamal Salami confirmed that the player's injury is severe, but its nature is not yet clear. Meanwhile, Al-Nishama defender Saad Al-Rousan stated that Al-Naimat's injury is at the knee level, but its extent is not yet clear, and he will undergo examinations today.
