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Fulham signed Aleksandar Mitrovic from Newcastle in July 2018 Former Newcastle United and Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic missed training with Al-Hilal because of an abnormal heart rhythm. Local media have reported that the 30-year-old was taken to hospital after scoring for the Saudi Pro League champions in a 2-0 win at Al-Fayha on 7 March. Mitrovic had just returned from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of action since January. "The medical staff has decided to rest Aleksandar Mitrovic from Sunday's training, due to feeling fatigue and arrhythmias, " Al-Hilal said in a statement. , external "He will be observed by specialists, as his case will be monitored constantly. " The Serbia striker joined Al-Hilal from Fulham in August 2023 for what the Premier League side said was a "club record transfer fee". Mitrovic made 205 appearances for Fulham and scored 111 goals after signing from Newcastle in 2018. He broke the Championship scoring record with 43 goals in 44 games during their promotion-winning season of 2021-22. In total he scored 38 goals in 129 Premier League appearances for Fulham and Newcastle. Al-Hilal face Pakhtakorin from Uzbekistan in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Elite last-16 tie on Tuesday. The Saudi club did not say if Mitrovic, who has scored 13 goals in 14 games in the Saudi Pro League this season, would be involved. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone 'Not the moment to talk about title race' - Premier League reaction as Arsenal draw at Man Utd Five talking points from round four of Six Nations Why you need a number nine to challenge - Rooney Tom Hanks guides you across the Americas Exclusive details on the Glastonbury 2025 lineup surprises Do something funny for money this Red Nose Day Learn about the oldest writing system in the world Five talking points from round four of Six Nations What would success look like? Key questions for Hamilton at Ferrari England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits Rugby Union Weekly. Audio Rugby Union Weekly 'We need more Brunos' - Fernandes 'steps up all the time' for Man Utd Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Driver changes, weather, form in testing - guide to F1's season-opening race Does cricket risk apathy if status quo continues? Test Match Special. Audio Test Match Special 'Ingebrigtsen a great but George will have his time' - Danny Mills on son's 3, 000m silver. Video'Ingebrigtsen a great but George will have his time' - Danny Mills on son's 3, 000m silver When could Liverpool seal Premier League title? France captain Dupont has cruciate knee injury Dominant France win ends Ireland's Grand Slam hopes. Video Dominant France win ends Ireland's Grand Slam hopes 'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland? ' Who can qualify at end of season? Pregnant GB shooter Mwandumba's twin aims Opportunity knocks – women's boxing can take centre stage Watch: You Tuber Mr Beast crashes Formula E car. Video Watch: You Tuber Mr Beast crashes Formula E car Which Premier League boss makes most substitutions - and who does it best? Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.