CAIRO: Zamalek have denied on Saturday reports that midfielder Alaa Abdel Ghani is suffering from a chronic knee injury.

The energetic midfielder has been sidelined for long periods and suffered several setbacks on the road to recovery due to a persistent knee problem.

Abdel Ghani s injury can be healed with medicines, Zamalek doctor Mostafa Al-Monairi told the club s website.

One can t play if he suffers a chronic injury, and this isn t the case with Abdel Ghani.

Ahmed Magdi partnered with Ahmed Abdel Raouf in the heart of Zamalek s midfield, but none of them managed to impress.

The Cairo giants are aiming to keep hold of Abdel Ghani as they began talks with the 28-year-old to extend his contract.

According to Zamalek assistant coach Ayman Mansour, the player has agreed to pen a contract extension, and will be financially ranked among the team s stars.