Boualem Khoukhi, a former French international forward for Al Sadd, has been injured during the club's recent match against Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League.
Khoukhi was substituted off in the second half after suffering an injury to his ankle. The player was replaced by Brazilian striker Matheus Fernandes, who had previously scored a hat-trick in Al Sadd's previous match against Al Ahly.
The news of Khoukhi's injury comes as a blow to Al Sadd, who have struggled in recent weeks with injuries and suspensions. With the club currently sitting at the bottom of the league table, it is clear that they will need all their players available if they want to secure a place in the top flight next season.
Despite the setback, Al Sadd coach, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, remains optimistic about the team's chances of recovering from this injury and returning to form. He said, "We will work hard to recover from this injury and get back to our best."
For now, Khoukhi will be out of action until further notice, but he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the upcoming matches. In the meantime, the rest of the squad will continue to play on without him, hoping to find a way to turn things around and secure a place in the top flight.