Jairo da Silva hospitalized after injury in Asian Champions League Elite match

On April 17, 2026, Brazilian forward Jairo da Silva suffered a serious facial injury during an Asian Champions League Elite quarter-final match between Johor Darul Ta’zim and Al-Ahli. The incident occurred when Al-Ahli player Ali Majrashi struck Jairo in the head while attempting a bicycle kick, leading to Majrashi's immediate expulsion from the game. Sources conflict on the specific minute of the incident, citing either the 37th or the 43rd minute. Jairo, who briefly lost consciousness on the pitch, was transported to a hospital in Jeddah. He underwent surgery for his facial injuries and has since been discharged. The player's condition is reported as stable by medical staff. Former club Pafos FC publicly expressed their support and well-wishes for the athlete's recovery.