Rabat – Morocco international football player and FC Toulouse star striker Zakaria Aboukhlal sustained a severe knee injury during his club’s opening match of the Europa League against Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG), which ended in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Aboukhlal, who had already netted three goals in the current Ligue 1 season, was injured during the game against RUSG at the 40th minute of the game.
The Moroccan international was forced to leave the field, and subsequent updates from the club’s official social media accounts today confirmed the news that Aboukhlal will be sidelined for several months.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Toulouse FC expressed their disappointment and support for their injured attacker: “Our forward Zakaria Aboukhlal will be away from the pitch for several months…”
Notre attaquant @ZAboukhlal sera éloigné des terrains plusieurs mois…
De nouveaux examens vont être réalisés afin d’en savoir plus sur la nature de sa blessure et la durée de son absence.
Le Club et le groupe envoient toutes leurs forces à Zak’ ! pic.twitter.com/Eaxh8nSz9E
— Toulouse FC (@ToulouseFC) September 22, 2023
While the precise nature and severity of the knee injury are still being assessed, the club expressed its readiness to support Aboukhlal throughout his rehabilitation process.
The club also announced that additional medical examinations will be conducted to provide a more accurate prognosis regarding the duration of the player’s absence.
Aboukhlal has been in outstanding form with Toulouse, with the Moroccan footballer holding the title of top scorer for Toulouse FC in France’s Ligue 1.
Last season, Aboukhlal displayed remarkable scoring prowess, netting an impressive 15 goals in both Ligue 1 and the French Cup. His performances played a pivotal role in Toulouse’s French Cup triumph last season, where he contributed five goals throughout the tournament.
The footballer’s performances for the Moroccan national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar drew admiration from football fans around the world. His remarkable form has attracted the interest of several European clubs.
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