Ahli's Ashour doubtful for Ismaili trip

Ahli midfielder Hossam Ashour is expected to miss Sunday's league trip to Ismaili due to an ankle problem.

كتب : Sherif Tarek

الثلاثاء، 16 نوفمبر 2010 - 22:26
Ahli midfielder Hossam Ashour is expected to miss Sunday's league trip to Ismaili due to an ankle problem.

The holding midfielder picked up the injury in training on Tuesday. Initial diagnosis indicated that he will be sidelined for around a week.

Ahli doctor Walid Abdul-Baqi told the club's official website that Ashour is set to undergo medical tests on Wednesday, which will determine the full extent of the injury.

However, Abdul-Baqi stated that the 24-year-old is not likely to be fit for the anticipated match against the Dervishes.

Holders Ahli lie second in the league table with 18 points, five ahead of ninth-placed Ismaili.