Egyptian football club Al Ahly has announced that player Amr El-Gazar has undergone successful surgery to repair a cruciate ligament injury. The surgery, which was performed on September 22, 2026, was conducted by Dr. Ahmed Gaballah, the team's doctor, in Munich, Germany. The operation was supervised by German expert Dr. Christian Bral. El-Gazar suffered the injury during a match between Al Ahly and Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the Egyptian Premier League.
According to Dr. Gaballah, El-Gazar's surgery was a success, and the player will return to Cairo on Friday, September 25, 2026, to begin the first phase of his rehabilitation. El-Gazar was substituted out of the match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the second half due to the injury, and Hadi Riyadh replaced him. The player joined Al Ahly in January 2026, coming from Al Bank Al Ahli.
El-Gazar has played four matches for Al Ahly but has not scored or assisted any goals. With this injury, El-Gazar's season has effectively come to an end, and he is expected to be out for up to nine months. The club did not provide further details on the player's expected return to action. El-Gazar's injury is a significant blow to Al Ahly, who are competing in the Egyptian Premier League and other tournaments.
Al Ahly is one of the top teams in Egyptian football, and the injury to El-Gazar will likely impact their performance in the league and other competitions. The team has been preparing for the upcoming matches, and the absence of El-Gazar will require adjustments to their strategy. Further updates on El-Gazar's rehabilitation and expected return to action will be provided by the club in the coming weeks.
The Egyptian Premier League is one of the most popular and competitive leagues in Africa, and Al Ahly is a dominant force in the competition. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting updates on El-Gazar's injury and expected return to action. In the meantime, the team will continue to compete in the league and other tournaments, with the goal of achieving success and bringing pride to their fans.
Dr. Ahmed Gaballah and the Al Ahly medical team will oversee El-Gazar's rehabilitation, which is expected to be a lengthy process. The player will require extensive treatment and therapy to regain his strength and fitness. Al Ahly's coaching staff will work with El-Gazar to develop a rehabilitation plan that will ensure his safe return to action.
El-Gazar's injury is a significant setback for the player and the team, but Al Ahly has a strong squad and a experienced coaching staff. The team will look to other players to step up and fill the void left by El-Gazar's absence. The club will provide regular updates on El-Gazar's progress and expected return to action.
Key points
- Amr El-Gazar undergoes successful surgery on cruciate ligament injury.
- El-Gazar expected to be out for up to nine months.
- Player to return to Cairo on Friday to begin rehabilitation.
