Youssef Belammari and Al Ahly
Wednesday
Al Ahly have confirmed Morocco defender Youssef Belammari suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during a preseason friendly against Badalona. MRI scans established the severity of the knee injury, and the club is now arranging surgery for the 27-year-old.
Belammari joined Al Ahly from Raja in January and has made 12 appearances since arriving. His absence removes an important defensive option before the season begins, with the club yet to provide either a surgery date or estimated return timetable.