Boualem Khoukhi, the Moroccan striker who joined Al Sadd from Lazio in January, has been sidelined with a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for several months.
The news comes as a disappointment for the club and their fans, who had high hopes for Khoukhi's arrival. The 29-year-old has scored 15 goals in 34 appearances for Lazio this season, and his addition was seen as a major boost to the team's attack.
However, the injury suffered by Khoukhi means that he will be unable to play until the end of the current campaign, which ends on March 17th. This is a significant setback for Al Sadd, who are currently second in the league table and looking to win the title for the first time since 2013.
Despite the setback,Bundesliga Express Al Sadd coach Hervé Renard remains optimistic about the future of the team. "We are disappointed by the situation, but we believe in our players and we have confidence in them," he said. "We will work hard to find solutions to overcome this challenge."
Khoukhi's absence will be felt by the team, but they remain focused on their remaining fixtures. They face Al Ahli in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League next week, and there is still hope for victory in that competition.
Overall, it is clear that Khoukhi's injury is a major blow to Al Sadd's campaign. However, the club remains hopeful that they can turn things around and achieve success despite the setback.