Youssef Ahmed, the Egyptian forward for Al Gharafa, has sustained an injury during training and is likely to miss the rest of the season.
The 26-year-old was playing in a friendly match against Al Qadisiya when he was injured. He was replaced on the pitch by substitute player, who then scored a goal to give his team a 1-0 lead.
After the match, it was revealed that Ahmed had suffered a knee ligament injury. The severity of the injury was not immediately clear, but it is believed that he will be out for several months.
This news comes as a blow to Al Gharafa, who were hoping to challenge for the Egyptian Premier League title this season. Ahmed's absence could leave them without one of their most important players, and could also affect their chances of reaching the Champions League group stage.
However, there is still hope for the club. They have plenty of options up front and could potentially look to other players to fill the void left by Ahmed's injury.
It is unclear how long Ahmed will be out of action, but we can only hope that he makes a full recovery and returns to the field as soon as possible. In the meantime, Al Gharafa will need to find a way to cope with the loss of such a key player.