Al Ahly have suffered a major blow in defense after Amr El Gazar was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, confirming the player’s need for surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period before returning to competitive football. 🔴
The club has announced the date of the operation that its defender will undergo in Germany after sustaining the injury during the Egyptian Premier League match against Arab Contractors. The setback comes at a difficult time for a player who had established himself as one of the team’s regular starters at the beginning of the season.
September 21 Set for Amr El Gazar’s Surgery
Amr El Gazar is scheduled to undergo ACL surgery in Germany on September 21, after which he will begin his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the medical team as he works toward regaining full fitness and eventually returning to the pitch.
The defender suffered the injury during Al Ahly’s match against Arab Contractors, leaving the game amid concerns over the severity of the setback before medical examinations confirmed the ACL tear.
El Gazar has become the second Al Ahly player to suffer the same injury during the current season after Moroccan defender Youssef Belammari, who was injured during pre-season. The situation adds further pressure on the coaching staff when it comes to managing their defensive options.
Impressive Numbers Before the Injury ⭐
The injury comes at a difficult moment for Amr El Gazar, who had made a strong start to the season and started all four of Al Ahly’s league matches before suffering the setback.
His statistics highlighted his importance in both build-up play and defensive duties. According to SofaScore data, he ranked second among Al Ahly players for successful passes, averaging 44 accurate passes per match with an 89% accuracy rate.
He also ranked second among the team’s players in successful long passes, averaging three accurate long passes per game, behind teammate Marwan Attia.
Defensively, Amr El Gazar topped Al Ahly’s squad for interceptions, averaging 1.5 interceptions per match, while ranking second in clearances with 4.5 clearances per game.
These figures underline the wide range of responsibilities handled by the 25-year-old defender, combining build-up duties from the back with important defensive tasks, making his absence another challenge for the coaching staff.
Al Ahly Face Another League Challenge 🔥
Away from Amr El Gazar’s injury, Al Ahly are continuing preparations for their match against Abu Qir Fertilizers tomorrow, Tuesday, at Cairo International Stadium in the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
Al Ahly currently sit third in the league standings with 10 points after recording three wins and one draw in their opening four matches.
The upcoming period is becoming increasingly important for the team, with Al Ahly aiming to remain in contention at the top while also dealing with injuries and absences that could affect the coaching staff’s options.
📢 The main question now is how Al Ahly will cope with Amr El Gazar’s absence in the coming period. Can the team successfully replace a defender who had made such a strong start to the season? Al Ahly fans will be hoping to see the player return at his best after completing his treatment and rehabilitation journey.
