KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Selangor FC’s sensational winger, Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, suffered a nasal bone fracture during their final Super League match against PDRM FC at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium (MBPJ) last night.

The development was shared by Selangor FC in a statement, revealing that an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist confirmed the 27-year-old would undergo conservative treatment and receive a thorough examination soon.

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“According to the specialist, he sustained a ‘fractured nasal bone with mucosa laceration’ and will be treated conservatively, with close follow-up examinations scheduled soon.

“Nevertheless, there is no risk preventing him from continuing to play,” the club said in the statement posted on their official Facebook page today.

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The injury occurred in the 55th minute of last night’s match when Mohamad Faisal-better known as Faisal Halim-collided with The Cops’ captain, Faith Friday Obilor, whose elbow appeared to have struck Faisal’s nose.

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Despite the incident, the Red Giants closed their season in style with a 2-0 win over PDRM FC, courtesy of second-half goals by Alvin Fortes in the 49th minute and Yohandry Orozco during injury time (90+2).

The result saw Katsuhito Kinoshi’s squad maintain second place in the league standings with 52 points, while The Cops finished ninth with 27 points. — Bernama

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