Saudi captain Al-Faraj back in training, keeper Al-Qarni undergoes knee scans

RIYADH: Saudi national team captain Salman Al-Faraj returned to training on Thursday after he was allowed to leave camp this week for a funeral.

The Green Falcons continue their preparation  in Abu Dhabi ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar next month.

Manager Hervé Renard called up Al Naser goalkeeper Amin Bukhari to join the team as shot-stopper Fawaz Al-Qarni had scans on his knee and did not train.

Midfielder Sami Al-Najei did not take part in the session at the Emirates Palace Stadium as he continues to undergo rehabilitation work.

Saudi Arabia is joined in Group C by Argentina, who they will play first on Nov. 22, Mexico, and Poland.