After bowing out of the continental competition, the Dervishes received another blow with the injury of their young star.

Al-Sulaya, 20, has been a key figure for Mark Wotte's team so far this season, which earned him a first Egypt call-up this month.

The promising midfielder made his Egypt debut against Sierra Leone last week, coming on as a second-half substitute in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers 1-1 draw.

He is now set to miss Ismaili's final group stage game against Ahli on September the 19th.