Khalid Muftah, the Egyptian striker who plays for Al Gharafa in the Saudi Arabian Professional League, has been injured and is out of action until further notice.

The news comes as a blow to the team, which was already struggling without its top scorer. Muftah scored seven goals in his first six matches this season, helping the club to a strong start to the campaign.

However, on Sunday,Campeonato Brasileiro Direct he sustained an injury during training and was unable to continue playing. He was taken to hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a knee problem.

The injury could be serious, and it remains to be seen how long Muftah will be out of action. In the meantime, the team will have to find someone else to fill his shoes up front.

Muftah's absence is a major setback for Al Gharafa, which is currently fourth in the league table. The team needs all the help it can get if it wants to stay in the race for promotion to the top flight next season.

It remains to be seen what steps the club will take to replace Muftah, but one thing is clear: the team cannot afford to lose any more key players at this stage of the season.

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